ILO History
What is 1919?
"This is the year the ILO was founded."
Uzbekistan ratified Convention No. 87 in
in 2016
Uzbekistan has ratified
All eight fundamental conventions
What major labor practice led to international criticism and ILO involvement in Uzbekistan during the 2000s-2010s?
forced labor in cotton harvesting, particularly involving students and public sector workers, children' labor
A 14-year-old works in a family agricultural business. Does this automatically violate ILO Convention No. 138 on minimum age?
No, light work in family enterprises may be permitted if it doesn't interfere with education and isn't hazardous
What is tripartism/tripartite structure?
"The ILO has this unique governance structure involving workers, employers, and governments."
The difference between ILO Convention and Recommendation
Conventions are binding after ratification, Recommendations are guidelines
What is 40 hours
This is the standard working week in hours according to Uzbekistan's Labour Code."
What significant reform did Uzbekistan implement in 2020 that the ILO recognized as progress?
The ban on forced mobilization of teachers, medical workers, and students for cotton harvesting.
An employer asks a pregnant job applicant when she plans to have children. Violation of which convention?"
Convention No. 111 (Discrimination)
What is eight?
This is the number of fundamental ILO conventions."
What is forced labour?
This term describes work performed involuntarily under threat of penalty."
when did Uzbekistan ratify ILO Convention No. 87? what is the meaning?
in 2016, on Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise
What tripartite agreement did Uzbekistan sign with the ILO in 2014?
The Decent Work Country Programme to address forced labor and improve labor conditions.
Two workers do the same job but one is paid more due to seniority. Does this violate Convention No. 100 on equal remuneration?
No, objective criteria like seniority, performance, or experience don't violate equal pay for equal work principles.
What is 2016?
"In this year, Uzbekistan ratified Convention No. 87 on Freedom of Association."
What is equal remuneration/equal pay?
Convention No. 100 guarantees this for men and women doing equal work."
What is 22?
Uzbekistan ratified this many ILO conventions as of 2024
Which Asian country's garment factory collapse in 2013 led to ILO intervention on workplace safety?
Bangladesh (Rana Plaza disaster), leading to the Accord on Fire and Building Safety.
A factory inspector finds violations but the employer offers money to ignore them. The inspector accepts. What violations occurred? (No.of Convention)
bribery/corruption AND violation of Convention No. 81 (Labour Inspection)
Convention No. 87 protects
Freedom of association
What are Convention No. 138 and Convention No. 182?
These are the TWO ILO conventions specifically about child labour."
What is the Minimum Age Convention? (No., when, meaning)
No. 138, ratified by Uzbekistan in 2009, establishes the minimum age for admission to employment at 15 years
Which North African country faced ILO complaints in 2011 during the Arab Spring for suppressing union activities?
Egypt, for restrictions on independent trade unions and worker protests.
worker refuses to join the only recognized union in a closed shop agreement. Does this violate their freedom of association? Answer: Yes - Convention No. 87 protects the right NOT to join a union; mandatory union membership violates negative freedom of association
Yes - Convention No. 87 protects the right NOT to join a union; mandatory union membership violates negative freedom of association