The role of international labour standards in a global economy


Master's Thesis, 2011

31 Pages


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Contents:

I. Introduction:

II. Labour law in the context of globalisation
1. The progressive internationalisation of the economy
2. Challenges posed to labour standards by globalisation

III. The meaning and function of International Labour Standards

IV. The ILO and the effectiveness of International Labour Standards

V. Paradigm shift: From sanctions to cooperation
1. Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work 1998
2. Revision of standards
3. The “Decent work” agenda and the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization 2008

VI. The role of international economic law

VII. The growing importance of private actors in promoting International Labour _ Standards
1. The shift from public to private regulation
2. The OECD Guidelines, the ILO Tripartite Declaration and the Global Compact
a. The OECD Guidelines
b. The ILO Tripartite Declaration concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy
c. The UN Global Compact
3. Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Codes of Conduct in the private sector
4. Trade union and NGO related forms of action

VIII. Conclusion:

References:

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Title
The role of international labour standards in a global economy
College
King`s College London  (School of Law)
Course
International Labour Law
Author
Year
2011
Pages
31
Catalog Number
V181048
ISBN (eBook)
9783656041122
ISBN (Book)
9783656041382
File size
629 KB
Language
English
Keywords
Globalisation, International Labour Standards, International Labour Law, International Labour Organisation
Quote paper
Mike Bogensee (Author), 2011, The role of international labour standards in a global economy, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/181048

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