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ILO Report Asks Nations To Uphold Freedom Of Association At Work|Ias Banenge

Background: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released its Social Dialogue Report, emphasizing the need to uphold fundamental work rights and strengthen social dialogue mechanisms globally.

Relevance: GS 2(Polity & Governance)

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ILO Recommendations:

  • Ensure freedom of association and collective bargaining rights.
  • Provide resources and technical support to labour administrations and social partners to enhance participation in Peak-Level Social Dialogue (PLSD).

Compliance Issues:

  • 7% decline in compliance with fundamental work rights (2015–2022) due to increasing violations.

Significance of Social Dialogue:

  • Essential for fostering economic development and social progress.
  • Conducted through bipartite (social partners only) or tripartite (including governments) negotiation and consultation processes.

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