1.  The ILO was established as an autonomous
organization associated with the League of
Nations
 Its first assembly took place in Washington on
April 29,1919.
 There were 45 states (members).
 The founding fathers of the ILO had made
great development in social thought and action
before 1919.

2.  The ILO is tripartite org consisted of
representatives of Govt., employers & workers
of member countries in the ratio of 2:1:1.
 A. Intnal labor conference(meeting held once in
a yr &policy formulation organ, consisted of 4
delegates.
 B. Govering body(chief org body consisted of
40 members).
 C. Intnal labor officer(secretariat services to
aboveorgans in Geneva .

3.  The ILO has a tripartite structure in which the “social
partners” – governments, employers and workers –
shape the policies and programmes of the organization
 The ILO promotes “social dialogue” between the
partners on social and economic issues
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4.  Full employment and raising of standards of
living
 The extension of social security measures to
provide a basic income to all in need of such
protection and comprehensive medical care
 Adequate protection for the life and health of
workers in all occupation
 Provision for child welfare and maternity
protection
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5.  The provision of adequate nutrition, housing
and facilities for creation and culture
 The assurance of quality of educational and
vocational opportunity

6.  Workmen’s compensation
 Sickness insurance
 Invalidity, old age and survivors’ insurance
 Unemployment provision

7.  Maternity protection
 Night work
 Employment in unhealthy processes
 Equal pay

8.  Creation of international standards of labour
 Employment promotion
 Collection & distribution of information and
publication
 Research and studies
 Improvement of working conditions and
working environment
 Development of social institutions
 Other activities

9.  Hours of work
 Weekly rest
 Holidays with pay
 Wages