ILO’s Approach to Labour Migration A159035 Trade Union Training on Rights-based Approach to Labour Migration Lomé, Togo from 27 June to 1 July 2016 ILO’s Approach to Labour Migration

Outline of Presentation Sources of ILO approach: Standards Decent Work Agenda Plan of Action for Migrant Workers 2004 ILO Multilateral Framework on Labour Migration Key Areas of Work Strengthening our Approach to Development ILO Governing Body Decision ILO’s Role in the International Debates on Labour Migration Tripartite Technical Meeting on Labour Migration 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Sources of ILO Approach: Standards ILO has constitutional mandate to protect “the interests of workers when employed in countries other than own.” International labour standards apply to all migrant workers unless otherwise stated: Eight ILO Fundamental Rights Conventions: abolition of forced labour; elimination of child labour; trade union rights; and non-discrimination and equality in employment and occupation. Standards with specific provisions on migrant workers – e.g. Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189), Social Security Standards of general application (e.g. labour inspection). Migration for Employment Convention (Revised), 1949 (No. 97) and Migrant Workers (Supplementary Provisions Convention, 1975 (No. 143) ILO Multilateral Framework on Labour Migration

Sources of ILO Approach: Social Dialogue and Tripartism ILO is unique because of its tripatite governance system where workers’ and employers’ organizations have decision-making power along with governments. As a result, the decisions taken are more likely to reflect the realities of the world of work. Social dialogue and tripartism pervade all areas of ILO’s work, including on labour migration: Social partners need to be involved in the formulation and implementation of labour migration policies at the global, regional, national and local levels ILO capacity building on labour migration extends to workers’ and employers’ organizations as well as Ministries of Labour

Sources of ILO Approach: Decent Work Agenda ILO action is based on four strategic objectives through which the Decent Work Agenda is expressed, and which are inseparable, interrelated and mutually supportive Promoting and realizing ILS and Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work; Creating greater opportunities for women and men to secure decent employment and income; Enhancing the effectiveness and coverage of social protection for all; Strengthening tripartism and social dialogue by strengthening the capacities and knowledge base of social partners. Gender equality and non-discrimination are cross-cutting issues The integrated approach also relates to the way ILO action is carried out in terms of e.g. application of standards, capacity development, technical assistance and cooperation, and improving the knowledge base, etc. 2008 Social Justice Declaration for a Fair Globalization

Plan of Action for Migrant Workers 2004 Plan of Action to be carried out by ILO and its Constituents in partnership with other International Organizations: Multilateral Framework on Labour Migration Wider application of international labour standards National implementation of ILO Global Employment Agenda Capacity development, awareness raising, technical assistance Strengthening social dialogue Improving information and knowledge base on labour migration, conditions of migrant workers, and measures to protect rights Follow-up of plan of action and ILO participation in relevant international initiatives in international migration

ILO Multilateral Framework on Labour Migration ILO Plan of Action for Migrant Workers To develop “a non-binding multilateral framework for a rights-based approach to labour migration, which takes account of labour market needs, proposing guidelines and principles for policies based on best practices and international standards Multilateral Framework Adopted by Tripartite Meeting of Experts in Nov/Dec 2005 and approved for publication and dissemination by ILO Governing Body in March 2006 Good example of tripartite international policy coordination on labour migration

Key Areas of Work Technical cooperation projects Implemented in collaboration with ILO tripartite constituents and other stakeholders (e.g. NGOs, migrants’ associations) where appropriate Knowledge development/research Participation in global debates on international migration Building partnerships: Global Migration Group (GMG) Regional National

Strengthening our Approach to Development Migration has received renewed attention within the UN System and among ILO Constituents Strong political commitment has been expressed by the Guy Ryder, ILO’s Director-General and by recent decisions of the ILO Governing Body Increasing well-being in a globalized world, improving the functioning of labour markets, improving productivity and keeping a competitive edge will all involve dealing positively and constructively with issues of migration and diversity. Guy Ryder, Director-General, ILO https://www.youtube.com/v/eR-ekcE6yes

ILO Governing Body Decision Nov. 2012, ILO Governing Body decided on a more systematic involvement of the ILO and its constituents in international debates on migration and development GB called upon both the Office and the Organization to advocate the significance of the Decent Work Agenda in these debates and their follow-up, including convening technical meeting on labour migration Overarching Objectives Take stock of ILO’s response to the changing landscape of international labour migration, including the office’s progress on the promotion and application of the Multilateral Framework; Assess the outcomes of the UN GA High-Level Dialogue on International Migration and Development and considering possible areas for follow-up; and Agree on an ILO strategy on international labour migration for the coming years.

ILO’s Role in the International Debates on Labour Migration To improve understanding of the role of labour migration in development. Facilitate exchange of best practices for improved governance of migration, including social dialogue and tripartite participation. Participate in the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD). Knowledge-sharing with UN partners and ILO constituents for UN High-Level Dialogue on Migration and Development. ILO chaired the Global Migration Group in 2014

Tripartite Technical Meeting on Labour Migration Held from 4-8 November 2013 at ILO Headquarters Thematic Areas covered: Labour migration in the context of international debates on migration and development and post-2015 UN development framework Effective protection of migrant workers, particularly low and middle-skilled workers Labour market assessment needs, skills recognition and certification International cooperation and social dialogue for well-governed national and international labour migration and regional mobility

2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goal 8 – Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. 8.8 – Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments of all workers, including migrant workers, particularly women migrants, and those in precarious employment. Goal 10 – Reduce inequality within and among countries 10.7 – Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies Key aspects of Decent Work are widely embedded in the targets of many of the other 16 SDGs

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