STRATEGIC USE OF INTERNATIONAL LABOUR STANDARDS THE ILO SUPERVISORY MECHANISM FOR TRADE UNIONS IN SOUTH ASIA
Mohamed Mohamed Sodig
This program was designed to provide trade union leaders from South Asia with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively utilize International Labour Standards (ILS) and the ILO Supervisory Mechanism.
OBJECTIVES
The program aimed to enhance the strategic capacities of trade unions in South Asia to address the region's significant labour challenges, including informal employment, gender inequality, child labour, and the restriction of trade union rights. As a result of participating in this program, attendees developed a deep understanding of ILS, learned to utilize the ILO Supervisory Mechanism, and explored the crucial role of social dialogue in promoting decent work and labour rights.
CONTENT
The course utilized a blended learning approach, combining three weeks of online learning with a five-day face-to-face workshop in New Delhi, India. The online component included:
Week 1: Introduction to International Labour Standards (ILS) - focused on the adoption process of ILS, the role of ratification, and the significance of core principles such as freedom of association and collective bargaining.
Week 2: The ILO Supervisory Mechanism - explored the structure and functions of the ILO Supervisory Mechanism, including the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations (CEACR), and included practical exercises in reporting procedures.
Week 3: Strategic Social Dialogue and ILS - covered the importance of social dialogue as a tool for promoting compliance with ILS and effectively resolving workers' grievances.
The online component involved live webinars, interactive sessions, and self-guided learning, for a total of approximately 30 hours of study.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Participants acquired the knowledge and skills to:
Strategically apply ILS in national contexts to protect and advance workers' rights.
Utilize the ILO Supervisory Mechanism effectively to monitor compliance and address violations.
Engage in meaningful social dialogue to influence labour policies.
Develop and implement advocacy strategies to address current and emerging labour challenges.
NUMBER OF HOURS: 30
Skills / Knowledge
- Strategically apply ILS in national contexts to protect and advance workers' rights
- Utilize the ILO Supervisory Mechanism effectively to monitor compliance and address violations
- Engage in meaningful social dialogue to influence labor policies
- Develop and implement advocacy strategies to address current and emerging labor challenges