International and National Frameworks for Decent Work Employment

Vocabulary flashcards covering international and national frameworks for decent work employment, including ILO initiatives, UN SDGs, and Philippine OSH standards.

International Labor Organization (ILO)

The U.N. agency founded in $1919$ under the League of Nations that defined the term "decent work employment" and sets international labor standards.

Tripartite Structure

The unique organizational setup of the ILO that brings together governments, employers, and workers.

Decent Work Agenda

A fundamental ILO commitment to promote fair, inclusive, and dignified work, encompassing productive work, security, development, equality, and freedom of expression.

Productive Work

A key element of the Decent Work Agenda focusing on opportunities for meaningful work that delivers a fair income.

Security in the Workplace

An element of the Decent Work Agenda concerned with ensuring safety and protection for workers.

Equality of Opportunity and Treatment

The aspiration within the Decent Work Agenda to uphold fairness for all women and men.

ILO Strategic Plan 2022–2025

A plan developed to help the world of work recover and rebuild following the economic and social crisis triggered by the COVID-$19$ pandemic.

$332$ million

The number of full-time jobs lost globally in the first $3$ quarters of $2020$ due to the pandemic.

US$3.5 trillion

The global loss of labor income recorded in the first $9$ months of $2020$.

UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

A comprehensive plan adopted by all UN Member States in $2015$ featuring $17$ SDGs, $169$ targets, and $231$ unique indicators.

SDG Goal 8

The specific Sustainable Development Goal promoting sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.

The "5 Ps"

The core pillars of the $2030$ Agenda: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership.

National Initiatives

Programs and policies implemented by a specific country to promote fair employment and safe working conditions, often aligned with SDG Goal $8$.

Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP)

The ILO's main tool for implementing the Decent Work Agenda at the national level through collaboration with tripartite constituents.

Assessment and Consultation

The first step of the DWCP process where the ILO assesses labor market conditions and identifies priorities with governments, employers, and workers.

Labor Code of 1974

The primary body of labor and social legislation in the Philippines, promulgated in $1974$ and later amended.

DWCP Philippines 2020–2024

The national program aimed at helping the Philippines "build back better" post-economic disruption with priorities in Employment, Labor Market Governance, and Social Protection.

Green Jobs

Employment in sustainable sectors that promotes environmental protection and climate adaptation within a decent work framework.

Labor Market Governance

A priority area focusing on child labor, domestic workers, and the right to collective bargaining and freedom of association.

ILO Convention No. 87

An international convention concerning freedom of association and the protection of the right to organize.

LI-LMIS

Acronym for the Labor Inspection–Labor Management Information System, established to strengthen OSH and labor standards enforcement in the Philippines.

Social Protection Wheel

A cycle of $7$ interconnected components: Poverty reduction, Human capital, Livelihoods, Risk management, Economic resilience, Social cohesion, and Economic reform.

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards

Guidelines and regulations designed to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees.

ISO 45001:2018

An internationally recognized framework for managing occupational health and safety risks and reducing workplace incidents.

Blood-borne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)

An OSHA standard requiring an exposure control plan, PPE, training, and vaccinations for healthcare workers.

Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

A standard requiring employers to inform workers about hazardous chemicals via labels, safety data sheets, and training.

RA 11058

Known as the "Occupational Safety and Health Standards Act" in the Philippines, which strengthens compliance and provides penalties for violations.

DOLE Department Order No. 198-18

The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for RA $11058$ issued by the Department of Labor and Employment.

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

The first fundamental component of Philippine OSH standards involving the identification of physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards.

Emergency Preparedness

An OSH component requiring evacuation procedures, first-aid facilities, and regular drills to handle workplace emergencies.