ILO ACTRAV

News about Workers' activities from the International Labour Organization.

[ILO Nepal @ILO_Nepal]

Platform work is growing in Nepal. How can workers’ rights and protections keep pace? @ILOACTRAV and Nepalese trade union centres brought trade union leaders and platform workers together to discuss Convention No. 193 and identify priorities for a joint strategy on #DecentWork.

[Oliver Röpke @oliverroepke]

Excellent meeting with Indonesian Minister of Manpower, Prof. Yassierli in Jakarta! 🇮🇩
I commend the efforts of @KemnakerRI towards a strong and inclusive social dialogue.
We agreed to cooperate closely in implementing the Employment Protection Act and for effective living wages.

[ILO ACTRAV @ILOACTRAV]

.@oliverroepke took part in the opening of the 28th @ituc Asia-Pacific Regional General Council in Jakarta, alongside trade union leaders from across the region.

As the world of work changes rapidly, the commitment to decent work, social justice, inclusive growth, and opportunities for all workers remains strong. The @ilo reform process makes dialogue, solidarity, collective action, and a strong workers' voice more important than ever.

[ILO Senegal @IloSenegal]

J-1 avant le Forum sous-régional de l’#OIT à Dakar! 🇸🇳

Mobilisons-nous pour les droits, la dignité et le #TravailDécent des travailleurs domestiques.

« Investir dans l’économie du soin, c’est investir dans ceux qui prennent soin de nous ! » — Kattia Paredes Moreno @ILOACTRAV

[ILO Caribbean @ILOCaribbean]

During a two-day workshop on 7–8 October 2026, Jamaica’s government, employers’ and workers’ representatives validated the gap analysis on the ILO’s Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190).
Photo credit: @mlssjamaica
@UNJamaica

[ILO ACTRAV @ILOACTRAV]

On the World Day for Decent Work, Oliver Röpke, Director of the ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV), reflects on the challenges facing workers and young people in a rapidly changing world of work.

Rising inequality, geopolitical tensions, climate change and new technologies are reshaping the world of work and creating new forms of insecurity and exclusion. With millions of young people unemployed or outside employment, education and training, ensuring access to decent jobs, rights at work and social protection is more urgent than ever.

Watch the full video here: https://t.co/7ZpANX4U9D

@oliverroepke

[ILO ACTRAV @ILOACTRAV]

At the European Democracy Summit, ILO ACTRAV Director @oliverroepke highlighted a message with global relevance: economic resilience and democratic trust must be rooted in #SocialJustice, DecentWork and workers’ voice.

[CTA Internacional @CTAGlobal]

🇨🇭Adolfo Aguirre, Sec. de RR.II. CTA, se encuentra en Ginebra. Mantuvo un encuentro con Oliver Röpke, Director de @ILOACTRAV, y su equipo (Clair Ruppert y Amanda Villatoro). Dialogaron sobre temas sindicales y la formación de organizadores para la formalización del trabajo.

[ILO ACTRAV @ILOACTRAV]

ACTRAV Director @oliverroepke met with trade union leaders at the @ilo this week.

During a visit organised under the HK Denmark Leadership Programme, discussions focused on the ILO's role in promoting International Labour Standards and advancing social justice and decent work worldwide.

Oliver also spoke at the @IUFglobal Agricultural Workers' Sector Group Conference, where he reaffirmed ACTRAV's support for sectoral trade unions and for agricultural workers, many of whom work in rural and informal economies.

[ILO ACTRAV @ILOACTRAV]

Happening Now!

Join this important session of the Global Social Partners'Academy: Shaping AI at Work-Social Dialogue for Fair and Human -Centred AI Transitions organized by the Programmes for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) and Employers’ Activities (ACTEMP).

Join @oliverroepke (Director, ACTRAV) and @mpanzorreguy (Director, ACT/EMP) for an open dialogue session.
https://t.co/H1O1ekCsnp

[ILO ACTRAV @ILOACTRAV]

During his visit to Windhoek, ACTRAV Director @oliverroepke met with @UN and Namibian authorities to advance discussions on social protection and pension reform, with a strong focus on the role of trade unions.

Together with an @ilo delegation, he discussed the implementation of the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions and how workers’ organizations can contribute to an inclusive and effective national pension system.

Meetings with the Ministry of Finance highlighted the importance of international labour standards, including ILO Convention No. 102, in building a sustainable and inclusive social security system.

In discussions with Parliament’s Committee on Poverty Alleviation, Labour and Industrial Relations, Röpke reaffirmed the ILO’s commitment to social dialogue and strong workers’ organizations so that pension reform delivers meaningful protection for all workers.

[ILO ACTRAV @ILOACTRAV]

What can workers’ organizations do to support quality apprenticeships?

✅ Shape and govern apprenticeship systems
✅ Protect apprentices’ rights
✅ Prevent misuse
✅ Promote inclusion
✅ Ensure recognized qualifications and decent work

A new @ILO practical guide shows how trade unions can turn the ILO Quality Apprenticeships Recommendation, 2023 (No. 208) into concrete action.
Learn more 👇
https://t.co/0jcgrMyyfS

[ILO ACTRAV @ILOACTRAV]

During his mission to Namibia, @oliverroepke , together with the @ilo delegation including Philile Masuku, Director of the ILO Office for Zimbabwe and Namibia, met with government representatives and trade union leaders in Windhoek to discuss key labour and social protection priorities.

A field visit with the Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Hon. Wise Emmanuel Philemon, provided an opportunity to exchange views on Namibia's ongoing pension reform process, including developments related to the National Pension Fund and National Benefit Fund. Oliver welcomed the progress achieved and reaffirmed the ILO's support for the government's commitment to advancing these reforms.

In discussions with ministry officials, including Aune Mudjanima, Acting Executive Director, Oliver emphasized the importance of social dialogue in building consensus around reform processes. He stressed that workers' organizations must be equipped to participate effectively in the design, implementation and monitoring of social protection policies.

Oliver also met with the leadership of the National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW) and the Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA). He encouraged unity and renewal within the labour movement, reaffirmed the vital role of trade unions in promoting social justice and democratic governance, and commended Namibia's leadership as a pathfinder country under the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions.

[ILO ACTRAV @ILOACTRAV]

In a meeting with Natalia Plugaru, Minister of Labour and Social Protection, ACTRAV Director @oliverroepke stressed the importance of social dialogue and tripartite cooperation in shaping legislation on leave, minimum wages and taxation. Discussions also covered the role of social partners in Moldova's EU integration process.

[ILO ACTRAV @ILOACTRAV]

How can trade unions in Africa and the Americas build stronger alliances?
In São Paulo, ACTRAV Director @oliverroepke highlighted three priorities:
-Practical cooperation
-Stronger advocacy for workers
-More effective and influential organizations
🎥 Watch: Oliver Röpke on strengthening trade union cooperation across Africa and the Americas
https://t.co/O4Oilv5YiN

[Gilbert F. Houngbo @GilbertFHoungbo]

I held insightful discussions with leaders of Thailand’s worker organizations.

We covered issues including the ratification of @ILO Fundamental Conventions 87 and 98 and the importance of delivering decent work for platform, migrant, and informal workers alike.

[Oliver Röpke @oliverroepke]

Great to be in São Paulo 🇧🇷 connecting with Brazilian trade unions. They are true defenders of social democracy. Top of their agenda: ending the 6x1 work schedule, pushing for shorter working hours and strong international labour standards! @ILOACTRAV #SaoPaulo #LabourRights