International Labor Organization (Noun)
Meaning
The United Nations agency concerned with the interests of labor.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The International Labor Organization works to promote social and economic justice for workers around the world.
- Established in 1919, the International Labor Organization is responsible for overseeing international labor standards and promoting fundamental human rights at work.
- As the only tripartite UN agency, the International Labor Organization brings together representatives of governments, employers, and workers to discuss labor-related issues.
- The International Labor Organization provides technical assistance to countries to help them implement its labor standards and fight against child labor and human trafficking.
- The International Labor Organization is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and has 187 member states.