UNIT 2.
UNION PARTICIPATION IN THE STRUCTURES OF THE ILO
4. What is the Structure of the ILO? The central structure of the ILO is made up of three bodies: The Governing Body (tripartite). Considered the executive body of the ILO.
The International Labour Conference (tripartite). Considered the "legislative" body of the ILO.
Each of these three bodies has functions related to ILO’s policy and legal guidance and action and to the functioning of the ILO standards and
The International Labour Office. The permanent secretariat of the ILO.
supervisory systems. The following is practical information on each of these bodies.
THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE ILO What is it? The Governing Body is a tripartite body that is considered to be the executive body of the ILO. It meets three times a year (usually in March, June, and November) at ILO headquarters in Geneva. Composition 56 titular members: 28 Government delegates, 14 Employers’ delegates and 14 Workers’ delegates (in a ratio of 2:1:1) and 66 deputy members: 28 Government delegates, 19 Employers’ delegates and 19 Workers’ delegates (in a ratio of 2:1:1). Ten of the titular government seats are permanently held by States of chief industrial importance: Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States. ● The other members are elected every three years.
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PRACTICAL GUIDE TO TRADE UNION ACTION AT THE ILO
