international labour organization
Definition
Proper noun An agency of the United Nations (UN) that is dedicated to promoting social justice, improving labor conditions, and establishing international labor standards.
Usage
The term "International Labour Organization" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this UN agency. It is often abbreviated as ILO. * The International Labour Organization sets global standards for decent work. * A new report from the International Labour Organization focuses on workplace safety. * Many countries are members of the International Labour Organization.
Advanced Usage
- "ILO conventions": Refers to the legally binding international treaties created by the International Labour Organization that set labor standards.
- The country ratified several key ILO conventions on child labor.
- "ILO recommendations": Refers to non-binding guidelines issued by the International Labour Organization to supplement conventions.
Variants and Related Words
- ILO: The standard and most common abbreviation for the International Labour Organization.
- The ILO will host a tripartite meeting next month.
Synonyms
- International Labor Office: An older or alternative name for the organization, though "International Labour Organization" is the official title.
Noun
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the United Nations agency concerned with the interests of labor
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