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)
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:
- A 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.
