ILO's various conventions

The 8 fundamental ILO conventions are related to:

  1. Freedom of Association
  2. Collective Bargaining
  3. Forced Labour 1
  4. Forced Labour 2
  5. Minimum Age
  6. Child Labour
  7. Equal Remuneration
  8. Discrimination

These conventions have varying levels of ratification by member states.

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ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy


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ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational
Enterprises and Social Policy

The principles laid down in this universal instrument offer guidelines to MNEs, governments, and employers’ and workers’ organizations in such areas as employment, training, conditions of work and life, and industrial relations. Its provisions are reinforced by certain international labour Conventions and Recommendations which the social partners are urged to bear in mind and apply, to the greatest extent possible. The adoption of the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and its Follow-up in 1998 highlighted the importance of the fundamental Conventions in realizing the objectives of the ILO, and consequently, the MNE Declaration takes into account the objectives of the 1998 Declaration

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ILO Decleration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work


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 ILO Decleration on Fundamental Principles and  Rights at Work

Adopted in 1998, the Declaration commits Member States to respect and promote principles and rights in four categories, whether or not they have ratified the relevant Conventions.

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