International Labor Organization Convention

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Since 1919 , the International Labor Organization has established and maintained a system of international labor standards with the conventions of the International Labor Organization and its recommendations . These labor standards are drawn up by the representatives of the ILO's members ( governments , employers and workers ) and define fundamental principles and rights in the world of work . These include conventions, which are legally binding international agreements that can be ratified by member states, and recommendations, which serve as guidelines . In many cases the Conventions define basic principles which are complemented by the Recommendations, although there are also stand-alone recommendations.

Conventions and recommendations are adopted by a two-thirds majority of delegates at the annual ILO International Labor Conference. Once a convention has been adopted, the Constitution requires the member states of the ILO to submit it to the “competent authorities”, usually Parliament , for consideration for ratification . When a convention has been ratified, it usually enters into force one year after the date of ratification. With the ratification, the country undertakes to implement the Convention in its national legislation and case law and to report to the ILO on this implementation at regular intervals. (see examples of the implementation of conventions in German legislation)

These reports from the Länder on the implementation of the conventions are examined by a commission of experts. A corresponding report will be published at the International Labor Conference. Selected cases will be discussed during the International Labor Conference.

In addition, various complaint procedures can be launched against countries that violate a convention that they have ratified.

Classification of the conventions according to subject with examples of valid conventions

The International Labor Organization conventions cover a wide range of topics in the world of work. The conventions have changed over time. New conventions have been adopted, others have been updated, and others have been repealed.

The following overview shows the topics and gives examples of valid conventions. The eight core labor standards (nos. 87, 98, 29, 105, 100, 111, 138, 182), which are assigned to the first four topics of this list, should be mentioned in particular .

Topics and Conventions

  • Freedom of association , right to collective bargaining and employee representatives
    • No. 87 Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize, 1948; No. 98 Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining, 1949
  • Forced labor
    • No. 29 Forced Labor, 1930; No. 105 Abolition of Forced Labor, 1957
  • Eliminate child labor and protect children and young people
    • No. 138 Minimum Age for Admission to Employment Convention, 1973; No. 182 Prohibition and Immediate Action to Eliminate the Worst Forms of Child Labor Convention, 1999; No. 77 Medical Examination of Children and Adolescents' Fitness for Work Convention, 1946
  • Equal opportunity and treatment
    • No. 100 Equal Remuneration of Men and Women Workers Convention, 1951; No. 111 Discrimination in Employment and Occupation Convention, 1958
  • Tripartite deliberations
    • No. 144 Tripartite Consultation to Promote the Implementation of International Labor Standards Convention, 1976
  • Labor administration and labor inspection
    • No. 81 Labor Inspection in Industry and Commerce Convention, 1947; No. 150 Labor Administration Convention: Role, Tasks, Structure, 1978
  • Employment Policy and Employment Promotion
    • No. 122 Employment Policy Convention, 1964; No. 181 Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997; No. 159 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment of the Disabled Convention, 1983
  • Vocational guidance and training
    • No. 140 Paid Educational Leave Convention, 1974; No. 142 Vocational Guidance and Training for the Development of the Labor Force Convention, 1975
  • Employment security
    • No. 158 Employers' Termination of Employment Convention, 1982
  • Wages
    • No. 94 Labor Clauses in Contracts by Public Authorities Convention, 1949; No. 95 Wage Protection Convention, 1949; No. 131 Minimum Wage Fixing Convention, with Particular Consideration for Developing Countries, 1970; No. 173 Protection of Workers' Claims in the Event of Employer's Insolvency Convention, 1992
  • working time
    • No. 14 Weekly Rest Day in Businesses Convention, 1921; No. 106 Weekly Rest in Shops and Offices Convention, 1957; No. 175 Part-Time Work Convention, 1994; No. 171 Night Work Convention, 1990
  • Occupational health and safety and the working environment
    • No. 155 Occupational Safety and Health and the Working Environment Convention, 1981; No. 161 Occupational Health Services Convention, 1985; No. 115 Protection of Workers from Ionizing Radiation Convention, 1960; No. 139 Convention on the Prevention and Control of Occupational Hazards caused by Carcinogenic Substances and Agents, 1974; No. 148 Convention on the Protection of Workers against Occupational Hazards Resulting from Air Pollution, Noise and Vibration in Workplaces, 1977; No. 162 Safety in the Use of Asbestos Convention, 1986; No. 170 Safety in the Use of Chemicals at Work Convention, 1990; No. 174 Prevention of Major Industrial Accidents Convention, 1993; No. 120 Health in Commerce and Offices Convention, 1964; No. 167 Occupational Safety and Health in Building Convention, 1988; No. 176 Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1999; No. 184 Convention on Occupational Safety and Health in Agriculture
  • social insurance
    • No. 102 Minimum Social Security Standards Convention, 1952; No. 130 Medical Care and Sick Pay Convention, 1969; No. 128 Invalidity, Old-Age Benefits and Survivors Convention, 1967; No. 121 Employment Injury Benefits and Occupational Disease Benefits Convention, 1964; No. 168 Employment Promotion and Protection against Unemployment Convention, 1988; No. 118 Social Security Equality between Nationals and Foreigners Convention, 1962; No. 157 Convention on the Establishment of an International System for Respecting Social Security Rights, 1982
  • Maternity Protection
    • No. 103 on maternity leave from 1952
    • No. 183 Revision of the Maternity Protection Convention (Revised) Convention, 1952
  • Social policy
    • No. 117 Basic Aims and Norms of Social Policy Convention, 1962
  • Migrant workers
    • No. 143 Abuses in Migration and the Promotion of Equal Opportunities and Treatment for Migrant Workers Convention, 1975; No. 97 Migrant Workers Convention, 1949
  • Sailors
    • No. 147 Minimum Standards on Merchant Ships Convention, 1976; No. 185 Seafarers' Passports Convention (Revised); No. 179 Seafarers' Recruitment and Placement Convention, 1996; No. 180 Seafarers' Hours of Work and Manning of Ships Convention, 1996; No. 166 Seafarers' Repatriation Convention (Revised), 1987; No. 146 Seafarers' Annual Paid Leave Convention, 1976; No. 163 Social Care of Seafarers at Sea and in Port Convention, 1987; No. 164 Seafarers' Health and Medical Care Convention, 1987; No. 145 Seafarers' Continuity of Employment Convention, 1976; No. 165 Seafarers' Social Security Convention (Revised), 1987; No. 178 Supervision of the Working and Living Conditions of Seafarers Convention, 1996
  • Fisherman
    • No. 125 Fishermen's Qualifications Convention, 1966
  • Dock workers
    • No. 152 Occupational Safety and Health at Port Labor Convention, 1979
  • Indigenous and tribal peoples
  • Special groups of workers
    • No. 110 Plantation Workers' Working Conditions Convention, 1958; No. 149 Employment, Working and Living Conditions of Nursing Personnel Convention, 1977; No. 172 Working Conditions in Hotels, Restaurants and Similar Establishments Convention, 1991; No. 177 Homework Convention, 1996

Examples of the implementation of conventions in German legislation

Germany has ratified a significant number of International Labor Organization conventions, including all eight core labor standards since the ratification of Standard No. 182 in 2002. The legislation has been adapted in accordance with the obligations associated with ratification. Some examples of such laws are:

See also

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ ILO labor and social standards. International Labor Organization, accessed February 20, 2016 .
  2. ↑ BArbBl 1952, p. 391