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ILO

ILO

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A United Nations group that sets rules to protect workers' rights
  • noun
  • /ˌaɪˌɛlˈoʊ/
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  • In every country, forums sponsored by the ILO clarified international conventions, political strategies, and legal services for the rank and file.
  • International Labour Organization
  • International Labor Organization
  • International Labour Organization

For example, how are ILO treaties negotiated?

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Examples

  • The implementation of the International Labor Organization (ILO) labor standards in Southern countries would improve the working conditions in many factories.

    Academic text (2008)
  • India's focus on decent work is supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

    Academic text (2018)
  • One is that members of the ILO agree to create a binding convention.

  • The ILO estimates that when they work, children commonly contribute around 20-25 percent of family income.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Even the ILO, charged with this responsibility, has no means to enforce compliance with its conventions.

    Academic text (2002)
  • ILO has developed a comprehensive body of conventions that come close to a global labor code.

    Academic text (2000)
  • In this vein, the ILO has prepared a convention that targets the most hazardous forms of child labor.

    Academic text (2001)
  • The International Labour Organization (ILO) aims to promote fair labor practices globally.

  • The ILO recommends policies to improve workers' rights and conditions in all member countries.

  • Every year, the ILO holds a conference to discuss new labor standards and regulations.

Synonyms

A group of countries and people from different nations who work together on common problems

is a specific UN agency focused only on labor standards and rights

An organization that helps countries protect workers' rights and improve working conditions worldwide

is the abbreviation used for that UN agency name

Surface Forms

ILO singular
ILOs plural

Etymology

ILO is short for International Labour Organization, where labour means 'work' and international means 'between countries'. The ILO is a United Nations group that sets rules to protect workers around the world, so its name tells you exactly what it does.