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Established in 1919 as a part of league of nations.Only international body that survived even after 2nd worldwar.

Becomes specialized agency of U.N.’s in 1946.

Aims at world peace through social justice.

India became original signatory member in 1919.

Draws attention on various problems like: workingconditions, unemployment, industrial accidents, diseases,problem of women & young persons, children etc.It is tripartite body: representative of employer, labour & govt.Till now 183 nations are member of ILO



Fundamental principles:

1. Labour is not a commodity

2. Freedom of expression & association is essential

3. Poverty act as a danger for prosperity

4. War against want requires to be carried on. Workers &employers should enjoy equal status in free discussion



Full employment & raising standard of livingEnsure employment, in which workers are in should

get satisfaction Facilities for training & transfer of labour-migration

for employment & settlementPolicies with wages, hours & condition of workEffective recognition of the right of collective

bargainingProtection of life & health of workersProvision for child welfare & maternity protection

Provision for adequate nutrition, housing Assurance of equality of education & vocationalopportunity.



Manpower organisation & Vocational training Migrant workers

Women workers

Child workers

Social security

Conditions of work

Health, safety & welfare

Other activities- Promotion of handicraft & small

industries, worker’s education programes.



ILO

International

Labour

Conference

(ILC)

Governing

Body

International

Labouroffice



Policy making/ legislative wing of ILOHolds session once in a year ILC elect governing bodyMeetings/sessions are attended by 4 delegates

- 2 from govt. (Generally Cabinet Ministers)- 1 representative of employee- 1 representative of employer

Each delegate is accompanied by advisor notexceeding 2 in number

Non- govt. delegates are chosen by govt.



Functions of ILC:

1. Formulate international standards (Conventions &

recommendations)

2. Decide expenditure budget

3. To make amendments

4. Consider labour problems & assist solution

5. Select once in 3 years members of governing body

6. Elect president



It is executive wing of ILO

It is a political body Implements decisions of ILC with the help of International

labour office

It consist of 56 titular members

- 28 govt.-14 employer

-14 employee

Further, it consist of 66 deputy members

-28 govt.

-19 employer

-19 employee



10 of the titular govt. seats are permanently held bystates of chief industrial importance (Brazil, China,

France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, U.K.,U.S., The

Russian Federation)

Generally it meets thrice in a year (March, June,

November) Members are elected by ILC every 3 years



Elects director-general after every 5 year Decides agendas for ILC

Scrutinize the budget

Follow up recommendations & conventions of ILC



It is a focal point for activities of International Labour

Organization under the supervision of Governing Body It is headed by Director-General

Its headquarter is at Geneva

Office employs 2700 officials from over 150 nations

Office also contains a research & documentation centre It is responsible to collect & distribute information of

labour & social problems

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