International Labour Organization

05/06/2026

Our reporters ask daily questions to delegates and report from across the Conference.

🎥 Watch their daily videos below.

05/06/2026

💪 Albania strengthens labour inspection capacity on occupational safety and health

The IInternational Labour Organization(ILO) has supported the Albanian State Labour Inspectorate through nationwide occupational safety and health training, helping labour inspectors improve risk prevention and inspection practices in high-risk sectors.

Read more 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/mvcztw69

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04/06/2026

🔥 ILO launches new Decent Work Country Programme for Ukraine

The International Labour Organization (ILO), together with the Government of Ukraine and employers’ and workers’ organizations, has launched a new Decent Work Country Programme (2026–2029) — a solid roadmap to support recovery, strengthen labour market institutions, and create more and better jobs.

🤝 Built on strong tripartite cooperation, the Programme highlights the unique role of the ILO in bringing together governments, employers, and workers to drive sustainable and inclusive change.

👉What this means in practice:
• Stronger labour market governance and inclusive social dialogue
• Expanded labour and social protection, with a focus on safety, rights, and gender equality
• Investment in skills, decent jobs, and enterprise growth, especially for SMEs

As Ukraine continues to face the impacts of war — from labour shortages to displacement — this joint effort ensures that recovery puts people, rights, and opportunities at the centre.

💬 The ILO and its partners will work hand in hand to:
✅ Support labour market reforms aligned with international standards and EU integration
✅ Promote safe and fair working conditions for all
✅ Help businesses recover and create sustainable employment
✅ Strengthen the voice of workers and employers in shaping the future of work.

This Programme marks not just a policy framework, but a shared commitment to social justice and inclusive growth — proving the power of collaboration in rebuilding stronger, more resilient societies. United Nations in Ukraine

Read more 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3wht9zze

04/06/2026

Towards safer and more inclusive workplaces in Montenegro

Efforts to strengthen protection from violence and harassment in the workplace have taken an important step forward with the launch of a process to amend Montenegro’s Law on Harassment at Work.

Representatives of government institutions, employers and trade unions have come together in a newly established working group to help ensure that the legislation responds more effectively to challenges faced by workers and employers in practice. The proposed amendments aim to align national legislation with the standards of the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention (No. 190), helping to create safer, more inclusive and more dignified workplaces for all.

The reform process is being supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the (United Nations Development Programme - UNDP ).

03/06/2026

Montenegro’s Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Dialogue, Naida Nišić, met with International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo in Geneva during the 114th International Labour Conference.

They discussed strong ongoing cooperation and future efforts to improve labour laws and social dialogue, especially in the context of Montenegro’s EU accession. DG Houngbo commended Montenegro’s progress toward EU membership and its alignment with international labour standards, also welcoming its ratification of ILO Convention No. 190 on violence and harassment at work last year.

Both sides agreed to continue working together to strengthen the labour market, social dialogue, and workers’ rights.

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03/06/2026

🫶 Moldova takes a major step toward safer, more respectful workplaces

The Government of the Republic of Moldova has approved a new Regulation setting clear, standardised procedures for preventing, reporting, investigating, and addressing violence and harassment across all public authorities — a landmark move in the implementation of Law No. 194/2025, which brought Moldova's Labour Code into line with ILO Convention No. 190.

Developed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection together with social partners and with ILO technical support, the Regulation introduces, for the first time, a unified mechanism for temporary protective measures in situations of immediate risk. It requires every public authority to adopt tailored internal policies, guarantee confidentiality and protection for complainants, provide regular staff training, and report annually on implementation.

💪 The ILO supported the drafting process and contributed a comparative legal analysis of legislative frameworks in Spain, France, and Belgium, whose findings informed both the Regulation and its practical implementation tools. Going forward, the ILO will support a series of training sessions for central and local public authority representatives to build their capacity to prevent, identify, and respond to workplace violence and harassment.

This Regulation marks another concrete milestone in Moldova's commitment to decent work and alignment with international labour standards — and a meaningful step forward for the hundreds of thousands of women and men working in Moldova's public sector.

🤝 The ILO is proud to support this progress alongside the Government of Moldova and social partners.

Link to the announcement of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection https://social.gov.md/comunicare/comunicate/guvernul-a-aprobat-regulamentul-privind-prevenirea-si-combaterea-violentei-si-hartuirii-in-munca-in-autoritatile-publice/

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03/06/2026

ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo opened the 114th International Labour Conference with a call to place people at the centre of the artificial intelligence revolution, stressing that the future of work will depend not only on technological advances, but on the policies, institutions and social dialogue that shape their impact on people's lives.

Read more: https://ow.ly/hvKk50Z6Kp7

01/06/2026

🤜🤛 More than 200 leaders gathered in Skopje for the 5th anniversary edition of — a platform for conversations on leadership, resilience, and the future of work.

A highlight this year was the contribution of the International Labour Organization (ILO), supporting the event through the EU-funded project “Towards a Safe and Healthy Working Environment in North Macedonia.”

As a dedicated track partner for “Mind, Powered by ILO,” the organization helped drive critical discussions on mental health, psychological safety, and workplace well-being.

💡 Through insights shared by ILO National Project Coordinator Milan Petkovski, the message was clear: safe, healthy, and people-centered workplaces are not optional—they are essential for sustainable growth and business success.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

👉This year, at the 114th session of the International Labour Conference , the standard-setting discussion on decent work in the platform economy will continue.

If adopted, the draft Convention and draft Recommendation would be the first of their kind to address this rapidly evolving area in the world of work.


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