ABSTRACT

First published in 1931. This study was written by various officials of the International Labour Office, and provides an overview of the work of this institution as it was in the years after its initial formation. The authors provide a full and systematic description of the activities within the organisation, and will be of great interest to scholars and students of political and labour history.

part I|3 pages

Structure and Functions

chapter Chapter I|13 pages

Origins and Principles

chapter Chapter II|14 pages

The States Members

chapter Chapter III|19 pages

Structure of The Organisation

chapter Chapter IV|28 pages

Functions and Methods

chapter Chapter V|7 pages

The Competence of The Organisation

part II|2 pages

The Work

chapter Chapter I|41 pages

Conditions of Work

chapter Chapter II|15 pages

Social Insurance

chapter Chapter III|14 pages

Labour Statistics and Wages

chapter Chapter IV|20 pages

Employment

chapter Chapter V|33 pages

Special Classes of Workers

chapter Chapter VI|9 pages

The Workers’ Living Conditions

chapter Chapter VII|17 pages

The Workers’ General Rights

chapter Chapter VIII|11 pages

The International Labour Organisation and Economic Problems

part III|1 pages

Results

chapter Chapter I|21 pages

Ratification of Conventions

chapter Chapter II|28 pages

The Effective Results of the Conventions

chapter Chapter III|6 pages

The Recommendations

part IV|1 pages

Relations

chapter Chapter I|10 pages

Relations with States

chapter Chapter II|15 pages

Relations with Workers’ Organisations

chapter Chapter III|6 pages

Relations with Employers’ Organisations

chapter |3 pages

Conclusion