Social Dialogue Report

Recently, The Social Dialogue Report of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), released in Geneva.

About Social Dialogue report

• The Social Dialogue Report evaluates the effectiveness of social dialogue mechanisms globally. 
• It identifies best practices and challenges while offering actionable recommendations to improve the system.
• Purpose of the Report
  • Assessment:
    • Analyzes the state of social dialogue across various countries.
    • Highlights success stories and identifies areas needing improvement.
  • Recommendations:
    • Suggests ways for governments, employers, and workers’ organizations to strengthen social dialogue mechanisms.
• Significance of the Report
  • Highlights the critical role of social dialogue in achieving:
    • Economic growth.
    • Social progress.
    • Inclusive development.
  • This report underscores the need for collaboration between governments, employers, and workers to build fairer and more equitable workplaces worldwide.
• Benefits of Social Dialogue
  • Economic and Social Progress: Enables countries to pursue economic development alongside social progress.
  • Inclusive Transitions: Ensures fair and inclusive low-carbon and digital transitions.

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Highlights of the Social Dialogue Report by ILO

Key Recommendations

• Upholding Workers’ Rights:
  • Governments should ensure fundamental principles and rights at work, focusing on:
    • Freedom of association.
    • Recognition of collective bargaining rights.
• Strengthening Social Partners:
  • Equip labour administrations and social partners with resources and technical expertise to actively participate in peak-level social dialogue (PLSD).
• Inclusivity and Evaluation:
  • Expand national social dialogue institutions (NSDIs) to include under-represented groups.
  • Conduct regular, evidence-based assessments of PLSD’s role in socio-economic decision-making.

Key Findings

• Decline in Compliance:
  • Between 2015 and 2022, compliance with freedom of association and collective bargaining rights deteriorated by 7%.
  • The decline stems from violations of civil liberties and bargaining rights of workers, employers, and their representative organisations.
• Global Transformation Challenges:
• Social dialogue is essential for managing transitions in:
  • • Low-carbon economies.
    • Digital advancements.

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