At the Africa and the Americas Trade Union Meeting in São Paulo, Oliver Röpke, Director of the ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV), calls for lasting cooperation between trade union organizations across the two regions.
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L'OIT a adopté la convention sur le travail décent qui étend les droits fondamentaux du travail aux travailleurs des plateformes, avec des dispositions relatives à la rémunération, la sécurité et la protection sociale : www.syndicalismehebdo.fr/article/loit... cc @iloactrav.bsky.social
L’OIT adopte les premières normes contraignantes relatives aux travailleurs des plateformes - Syndicalisme Hebdo | CFDT
Adoptée avec 406 voix (8 contre et 36 abstentions), la convention sur le travail décent étend les droits fondamentaux du travail aux travailleurs des plateformes, avec des dispositions relatives à la ...
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At the International Labour Conference, ACTRAV provides practical and technical support to workers’ delegates so they can participate effectively in discussions, committees and meetings.
What does a day at the International Labour Conference look like for the Director of ACTRAV? Follow Oliver Röpke as he moves between briefings, Workers' Group meetings, and exchanges with workers' delegates, ministers, and tripartite partners. #ILC2026
The 114th Session of the International Labour Conference has officially opened in Geneva! Each year, workers, employers and governments from the ILO’s 187 Member States come together to discuss key issues shaping the world of work and advance social justice.
Ahead of the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference, the Workers’ group had its first meeting on the 31 May 2026
May Day 2026: Standing with Workers Worldwide In his May Day message, Oliver Röpke, Director of the ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV), reaffirms the ILO’s commitment to standing with workers and trade unions worldwide. youtube.com/watch?v=vIHF...
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Highlights from the ILO’s first Innovation Day! ACTRAV showcased four initiatives helping trade unions navigate a world marked by crises, rapid tech change and attacks on multilateralism.
How can unions make sure workers’ voices shape national SDG policies? In a new evaluation, the ILO ACTRAV examined how unions in five countries worked to bring workers’ contributions into national SDG policies, and what lessons emerged. Here are 3 proven strategies for unions to influence policies:
“I think it important that as the workers constituents, we support and reinforce the ILO mandate […] to ensure there is decent work, and the worker's right is preserved.” Sylvia Choo, Director of Unions at the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC Singapore)
Fortaleciendo los derechos de los trabajadores en la economía de plataformas: Taide Alejandra González Baca, Secretaria General de la Federación de Sindicatos Unidos de la República Mexicana CROM, comparte sus perspectivas en la 113ª Conferencia Internacional del Trabajo en Ginebra.
The 113th ILC concluded on 13 June 2025, bringing together delegates from 187 countries. This year’s major outcomes included a new Convention on biological hazards, the launch of standard-setting talks on platform work, and a Resolution promoting the transition to formality.
Plataformas y justicia laboral: Desde la 113ª CIT, Danna Vargas, Secretaria de Juventud de Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT), destaca la urgencia de garantizar derechos laborales en la economía de plataformas.
À la 113e Conférence internationale du Travail, Yolande Dembega, Secrétaire générale adjointe de la Confédération nationale des travailleurs du Burkina, plaide pour une meilleure formalisation de l’emploi.
À la 113ème Conférence Internationale du Travail, Marylise Léon, Secrétaire Générale de la CFDT (France), plaide pour une reconnaissance claire du statut des travailleurs de plateformes. @cfdt.fr @maryliseleon.cfdt.fr
Workers' Perspectives at #ILC2025: At her first International Labour Conference, Melissa Ansell-Bridges, Secretary of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (Te Kauae Kaimahi), shares her passion for securing rights and protections for platform and contract workers.
Why the ILO Must Be Strengthened in Times of Global Crisis: At the 113th Session of the ILC, Luc Triangle, Secretary General of the International Trade Union Confederation, delivers a clear and powerful message: now more than ever, the world needs a strong ILO. @ituc.bsky.social @ilo.org
On 5 June, the ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo met with the Workers’ Group. He welcomed and thanked the worker delegates attending the ILC. He reiterated the critical importance of the ILO’s normative mandate and the ILO’s commitment to support its constituents across the world. #ILC2025
Workers’ Perspectives at #ILC2025 from the ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities Laya Ferrer, from the Associated Labor Unions of the Philippines, shares her experience as a worker, a labour union member, and her hopes for her first International Labour Conference in Geneva.
In her address to the opening Plenary at #ILC2025, Catelene Passchier, Chairperson of the Workers’ group addressed the multiple challenges facing the workers and their unions. Stay tuned for more updates from the 2025 International Labour Conference!
Workers delegates from around the world are gathering for the 113th session of the International Labour Conference. Here are some photos from the preparatory meeting of the 1 June. flic.kr/s/aHBqjCgxGN #ILC2025
The Workers’ Group held its first meeting on 1 June to elect its officers for the 113th session of the International Labour Conference, which officially opens tomorrow, 2 June.
The institutionalized denial of universal human rights drives the growth of child labour #EndChildLabour #ILC2025 @iloactrav.bsky.social @ipes-food.org @grain.org iufap.org/2025/06/01/t...
The institutionalized denial of universal human rights drives the growth of child labour
photo by The Afghan Times Dr Muhammad Hidayat Greenfield, Regional Secretary There is no greater moral, social and political failure than the refusal of governments to protect the rights of childre…
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Formalization isn’t just a policy goal — it’s a pathway to dignity, equality, and sustainable development. This year, at the #ILC2025 we will explore innovative approaches to accelerate the transition to formality.
6 in 10 workers are in the informal economy; this means no contract and no social protection. Sharon Cangieter, President of WICSU-PSU in Sint Maarten shares her views on this critical issue for workers.
How can Europe tackle rising inequality and social exclusion? This urgent question is at the heart of a two-day regional conference organized by the ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) in Brussels, running from 27 to 28 May 2025.
“Yes with advances in technology there will be loss of jobs. But there’s also an opportunity that will likely be created, for new jobs.” Toni Moore, General Secretary of the Barbados Workers’ Union
"Technology must serve society—not just enrich a few." André Lewis, President of the Caribbean Congress of Labour, shares his vision for implementing a New Social Contract rooted in inclusion, better working conditions, and ethical innovation. Full interview is available on the ILO YouTube channel
Trade unions are central to ending informality which affects 6 out of 10 workers. It means no contracts, no social protection, and no voice at work. ACTRAV’s new report shows how unions are helping workers access rights, social protection, and fair income — even in the most precarious jobs.
