Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

The ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work , adopted in 1998 and amended in 2022, is an expression of commitment by governments, employers' and workers' organizations to uphold basic human values - values that are vital to our social and economic lives. It affirms the obligations and commitments that are inherent in membership of the ILO, namely:

• freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining
• the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour
• the effective abolition of child labour
• the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation
• a safe and healthy working environment

ILO's action on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

Abolition of child labour

Elimination of forced or compulsory labour

A safe and healthy working environment

Freedom of association

Collective bargaining and labour relations

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Elimination of discrimination at work