Abstract
This article explores one of the features of the International Labour Organization (‘ilo’) – tripartism, or in other words, the fact that it is an institution that brings together representatives of Governments, Employers and Workers – in the light of recent events that have threatened the Organization’s smooth functioning. Disagreement within the ilo supervisory bodies has revealed the changing balance of power between Employers and Workers, and potentially signals a need to rethink the basis of tripartism. At the same time, however, tripartism is a fundamental feature of the ilo, one that sets it apart from other international bodies, and is essential to both the organization’s mission and the generation of international labour law. This article re-visits the notion of tripartism, examines the problems that its practice within the ilo raises as well as the significance of the current crisis and its possible impact for the ilo and international labour law.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
