Tripartism Driving Gender Equality at Work At the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference, Florence Mucha Taruvinga, Workers’ delegate from the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions, calls for strengthened tripartite action to advance gender equality at work. Drawing on her experience as a trade union leader, she underscores the importance of ensuring equal opportunities for women in recruitment, leadership roles and traditionally male-dominated sectors. She also highlights the need for robust laws, workplace policies and trade union rules to ensure that commitments to equality translate into real progress. @FMuchae @ZctuZimbabwe youtu.be/n5syMMsRpSU

At the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference, Abigail Hunt, Workers' delegate from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) of the United Kingdom , highlights the urgent need to strengthen social dialogue and collective bargaining. Against a backdrop of demographic shifts, climate change, conflict, rising insecurity at work, and increasing pressure on trade union rights, she underscores the importance of bringing governments, employers and workers together to develop effective responses to the challenges facing workers worldwide. @The_TUC youtube.com/watch?v=XvgUvbbJ…

At the International Labour Conference, ACTRAV provides practical and technical support to workers’ delegates so they can participate effectively in discussions, committees and meetings. In this interview, Yalile Rovira, Conference Relations Assistant at ILO ACTRAV, explains how this support helps trade union organizations coordinate, access meeting spaces, follow Conference work and address the issues that matter most to workers in their countries and regions.

What does a day at the International Labour Conference look like for the Director of ACTRAV? Follow Oliver Röpke as he moves between briefings, Workers' Group meetings, and exchanges with workers' delegates, ministers, and tripartite partners. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at how ACTRAV listens to workers' organizations and supports their active participation and contributions at the ILC. #ILC2026 @oliverroepke

A high-level delegation, led by Guatemala’s Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, @MiriamRoquel , met with @oliverroepke to discuss the promotion and implementation of the international labour standards set out in the Roadmap, a tripartite commitment by the Government of Guatemala. During the meeting, Minister Roquel highlighted the fundamental role of collective agreements in strengthening social dialogue, as well as in the prevention and resolution of labour disputes. For his part, Oliver Röpke reaffirmed his commitment to continuing to provide technical support and underlined the importance of strengthening the protection of trade union leaders and making progress in investigating murders linked to trade union activities, in line with the principles of freedom of association and collective bargaining.

During the first week of the International Labour Conference (ILC) 2026, @oliverroepke , and his team held a series of meetings with workers' delegates from around the world. These exchanges provided an opportunity to hear directly from trade union representatives about the challenges and priorities facing workers in their countries, identify their needs, and discuss how the @ilo can strengthen its support to worker constituents. Meaningful dialogue with workers' organizations is essential to advancing social justice, strengthening social dialogue, and promoting decent work for all. More photos are available here:lnkd.in/e9xhESY6

During the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC 2026), @oliverroepke met with a delegation from El Salvador led by the Minister of Labour and Social Security, @RolandoCastroSv , accompanied by the Ambassador of El Salvador in Geneva and representatives of trade unions.The Director of ACTRAV welcomed the Government’s efforts to strengthen social dialogue. The full involvement of all trade unions is essential. Oliver Röpke reaffirmed the International Labour Organization’s support for the promotion and implementation of International Labour Standards, particularly Conventions Nos. 87, 98 and 144 on freedom of association, collective bargaining, and effective tripartite consultation.

ILC 2026: Photos from the visit of ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo to the Workers’ Group. The Director-General welcomed and thanked worker delegates attending the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference. He reiterated the critical importance of the ILO’s normative mandate and reaffirmed the Organization’s commitment to supporting its constituents worldwide.

Did you know that the International Labour Conference is the world’s largest annual gatherings dedicated to the world of work? Every year, workers, employers and governments from 187 ILO Member States come together in Geneva to discuss the future of labour rights and advance social justice. As the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference opens today, the world of work is facing deep challenges: growing inequality, rapid technological change, democratic shifts, conflict, uncertainty and disruption. Across the world, trade unions stand on the front line to defend rights, protect workers, support their members and keep democracy alive in the workplace and beyond.

The 114th Session of the International Labour Conference has officially opened in Geneva! Each year, workers, employers and governments from the ILO’s 187 Member States come together to discuss key issues shaping the world of work and advance social justice. This year’s Conference opens in a context marked by inequality, technological change, democratic shifts, conflict and uncertainty. For workers and their organizations, the stakes are high. Across the world, trade unions continue to defend rights, protect workers, support their members and keep democracy alive in the workplace and beyond. Catelene Passchier, Chairperson of the Workers’ Group, stressed that the role of the ILO must be reinforced to protect workers around the world and respond to the challenges ahead. The Conference will address several issues of major importance for workers, including decent work in the platform economy, artificial intelligence, gender equality, international labour standards, social dialogue and tripartism. The ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities stands ready to support workers’ organizations in defending workers’ rights and advancing social justice.

Ahead of the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference, the Workers’ Group held its first meeting on 31 May 2026. Oliver Röpke, Director of the ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV), reaffirmed the support of the Bureau and the ILO for workers’ organizations worldwide in a turbulent and challenging world of work: “At a time like this, the role of the ILO is more important than ever. As the only multilateral institution where governments, employers and workers come together on an equal footing, the ILO remains a unique and indispensable platform for dialogue, cooperation and progress.” Oliver Röpke, Director of the ILO Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) The Workers’ Group also observed a minute of silence in memory of the workers who lost their lives in the course of their work over the past year. Photos are available here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCVswG @oliverroepke

ACTRAV welcomes Workers’ delegates to the 114th #ILC2026 in Geneva 🇨🇭 On behalf of the Director-General of the @ilo , @oliverroepke , Director of the ILO Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV), warmly welcomes Workers’ delegates to Geneva for the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference. In his message, he highlights key issues of critical importance for workers and their organizations. 🎥 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=rPRGoas1… #Workers #TradeUnions

Why a new ILO Code matters for aquaculture workers Over 20 million people work in aquaculture , many exposed to serious OSH risks. The @ilo has adopted the first-ever Code of Practice on OSH in aquaculture, a major step forward. 🎥 Watch insights from ACTRAV experts & worker representatives: youtube.com/watch?v=BJGiQUdW…

🗓️13 May 2026 Haitian tripartite partners met with NATUC at the ILO Caribbean Office — an exchange of experiences and Caribbean solidarity in action. Rencontre entre partenaires tripartites haïtiens et la NATUC au Bureau de l'OIT pour les Caraïbes. Solidarité caribéenne.

May Day 2026: Standing with Workers Worldwide In his May Day message, Oliver Röpke, Director of the ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV), reaffirms the ILO’s commitment to standing with workers and trade unions worldwide. As workers’ rights, democracy, and decent work face growing challenges, he underscores the urgent need for unity, solidarity, and collective action to uphold social justice and safeguard dignity for all. @oliverroepke youtube.com/watch?v=vIHFH3xH…

On the eve of May 1st in Bangkok: Important exchange with 🇹🇭 Thai trade unions, which operate under challenging structural conditions. Freedom of association, collective bargaining and ratification of @ilo conventions 87 and 98 rank among their top priorities.

Thai workers face significant cost-of-living pressures. A large proportion of the workforce is engaged in informal or non-standard employment. @ILOACTRAV will continue to support Thai unions to organize all groups of workers and to use the full potential of social dialogue.

Very productive coordination meeting between @ILOACTRAV and the colleagues of @itucasiapacific in 🇹🇭 Bangkok. Committed to support workers' organisations in Asia-Pacific and strengthen their capacity, we discuss the urgent need to prioritise formalisation strategies. #DecentWork

840,000 workers die every year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks at work. On #WorldDayForSafetyAndHealthAtWork 2026, the @ILO shows why protecting mental well-being at work matters and how strong trade unions save lives. ▶️ Watch the video: youtube.com/watch?v=a5Fh6oOS…