Improved social dialogue, tripartism and better application of basic rights on freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining

This intervention promotes social dialogue to improve Philippines’ compliance with national and international labour standards in selected economic zones and is part of an integrated strategy that feeds into policy and legal reforms, including in the context of COVID-19 responses. The ILO provides technical support to tripartite constituents to improve workplace cooperation, workplace compliance and dispute resolution mechanisms, especially in relation to freedom of association and collective bargaining (Conventions Nos. 87 and 98) and occupational safety and health (Convention No. 187). The intervention targets the Department of Labour and Employment, Department of Trade and Industry, Philippine Economic Zone Authority, local government units covering selected ecozones, the Employers’ Confederation of the Philippines, Chambers of Commerce, ecozone enterprises/locators, workers organisations at different levels, including national federations, union centres, regional/local unions, and their gender focal points. The expected results of the action are three-fold. Firstly, tripartite social dialogue mechanisms are strengthened. Secondly, the institutional framework for dispute resolution is improved. Thirdly, the Employers’ Confederation of The Philippines provides services on workplace compliance and sustainable business practices in enterprises and workers’ organizations offer stronger support for monitoring workers’ rights in the workplace, including on observance of OSH and COVID-19 protocols.

Project symbol

PHL/20/01/RBS

Admin unit

CO-Manila

Start date

01/07/2020

End date

13/05/2024

Total allocation

249573

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

249573

Development Partners

Core voluntary funds (RBSA)

Country/Countries

Philippines

Outcomes

Outcome 2: Strong, representative and influential tripartite constituents and effective social dialogue