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A United Nations specialized agency that establishes and monitors compliance with international standards for human and labor rights.
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the United Nations agency concerned with the interests of labor
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Organization established in 1919 as part of the Versailles Peace Treaty to improve working conditions and promote social justice; the ILO became a specialized agency of the UN in 1946.
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In 1946 the ILO became a specialized agency of the United Nations. It seeks to promote improved working and living conditions by establishing standards that reduce social injustices in areas such as employment, pay, health, and working conditions. For more information visit the ILO website: www.ilo.org.
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Abbreviation: ILO. United Nations agency, dealing with employment rights and working conditions, covering work at sea and in ports.
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