9: The transformative promise of the ILO standards system on workers’ lives
This chapter explores how international labour standards have a tangible impact on the lives of workers. It highlights the role of ILO conventions and recommendations in shaping national legislation and practice, and when the work of the International Labour Organization (ILO) supervisory mechanisms...
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| author | Vargha, Corinne Vacotto, Beatriz |
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| description | This chapter explores how international labour standards have a tangible impact on the lives of workers. It highlights the role of ILO conventions and recommendations in shaping national legislation and practice, and when the work of the International Labour Organization (ILO) supervisory mechanisms leads to effective change. Specific examples illustrate the protection of the rights of seafarers during the pandemic and of migrant workers’ rights in Qatar. It shows how the development of ILO guidelines and amendments to a convention are based on concrete cases, moving from specific situations to international standards. It points out that drawing on the authority of the ILO's supervisory mechanisms, the targeted technical cooperation of the ILO Office and coordinated efforts between governments and social partners have resulted in a steady improvement in workers‘ and employers’ rights. It concludes that it is essential to maintain efforts and vigilance to guarantee full respect for workers’ rights and avoid regression. |
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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-1765382026-05-19T11:54:50Z 9: The transformative promise of the ILO standards system on workers’ lives Vargha, Corinne Vacotto, Beatriz International labour standards; International Labour Organization (ILO) Supervisory Mechanisms; Labour Reforms; Forced Labour; Qatar; Migrant Workers KJH KCM GTP This chapter explores how international labour standards have a tangible impact on the lives of workers. It highlights the role of ILO conventions and recommendations in shaping national legislation and practice, and when the work of the International Labour Organization (ILO) supervisory mechanisms leads to effective change. Specific examples illustrate the protection of the rights of seafarers during the pandemic and of migrant workers’ rights in Qatar. It shows how the development of ILO guidelines and amendments to a convention are based on concrete cases, moving from specific situations to international standards. It points out that drawing on the authority of the ILO's supervisory mechanisms, the targeted technical cooperation of the ILO Office and coordinated efforts between governments and social partners have resulted in a steady improvement in workers‘ and employers’ rights. It concludes that it is essential to maintain efforts and vigilance to guarantee full respect for workers’ rights and avoid regression. Published 2026-05-19T11:54:48Z 2026-05-19T11:54:48Z 2026-04-16 chapter 9781035320011 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/176538 eng image/jpeg Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/the-elgar-companion-to-the-law-and-practice-of-the-international-labour-organization-9781035320004.html https://www.elgaronline.com/edcollchap-oa/book/9781035320011/chapter9.xml Edward Elgar Publishing Edward Elgar Publishing 10.4337/9781035320011.00016 10.4337/9781035320011.00016 01ceac28-75b4-492a-8eec-f9b98bc6b28c https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ 9781035320011 Edward Elgar Publishing Cheltenham, UK open access |
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