Target 2: Working conditions
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ILO Better Work Academy
An 18-month training program on: Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, Preventing Sexual Harassment, Child Labor and Forced Labor, Fair Wages and Benefit Systems, and Labor Relations and Social Dialogue.
The offer
The ILO Better Work Academy is a comprehensive program that brings together all levels of the garment industry to improve working conditions and respect for workers' rights, as well as increase the competitiveness of garment companies. Through participation in the ILO Better Work program, factories have in the past steadily improved compliance with ILO core labor standards and national legislation. This has significantly improved working conditions while increasing factory productivity and profitability. The program is currently active in 1,700 factories with more than 2.4 million employees in twelve countries. Better Work not only advises factories, but also works with governments to improve labor laws and with brand companies to ensure that progress is sustainable. Better Work also advises unions on how to give employees more of a voice.
About the company / organisation
The Better Work Academy is a collaboration between the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Advantages for committed actors
The ILO Better Work Academy offers an 18-month training program (series of 5 to 8 workshops - depending on the need, virtual and in person) for committed actors. The ILO Better Work Academy aims to create a holistic understanding of social compliance. To this end, the Academy will address the following topics: Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work; Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Child Labor and Forced Labor; Fair Wages and Benefit Systems; and Labor Relations and Social Dialogue. These trainings are intended to support committed actors in the implementation of the Roadmap in relation to Goal 2: Working Conditions.
Committed actors can contact the ILO Better Work Academy directly if they are interested.
Committed actors can contact the ILO Better Work Academy directly if they are interested.
Company / Organization
Which goals are supported?
Target 2
Promotion of fair wages and humane working conditions for all.
Which measures are supported?
- Massnahme 2.1: Verpflichtete AkteurInnen etablieren einen internen Prozess zur Sorgfaltsprüfung gemäss OECD und werden Mitglied oder PartnerIn in spezifischen Programmen, die dieses Ziel anstreben.
- Massnahme 2.2: Verpflichtete AkteurInnen erarbeiten eine eigene Strategie, in der sie definieren, wie sie mit Lieferanten zusammenarbeiten wollen um diese bei der Verhinderung von Kinderarbeit, Zwangsarbeit sexueller Belästigung und exzessiven Arbeitszeiten zu unterstützen.
- Massnahme 2.3: Verpflichtete AkteurInnen definieren eine eigene Roadmap mit Einfluss auf die gesamte Lieferkette, um direkt oder indirekt eine faire Entlohnung zu erreichen.
Time period to achieve
Measure 2.1 & 2.2: Within 18 months; Measure 2.3: Within 24 months
Which phases of life are covered by the offer?
Raw material production
Spinning, wet processes & dry production processes
Confection
Transport & Trade
Use phase
End of Life
Information about the support offer
Usage criteria
Commitment at STS 2030
Commitment at STS 2030
Language
EN, EN
EN, EN
Price
Price for committed actors: Free of charge
Price for committed actors: Free of charge
Support date
This is a series of 5-8 workshops over 18 months.
This is a series of 5-8 workshops over 18 months.
Target group
Procurement agency, Retailer, Manufacturer, Brand
Procurement agency, Retailer, Manufacturer, Brand
Company size
Microenterprises (≤ CHF 2 million sales/year), Small companies (2- 10 million CHF sales/year), Medium-sized companies (CHF 10 to 49 million sales/year), Large companies (≥ CHF 50 million sales/year)
Microenterprises (≤ CHF 2 million sales/year), Small companies (2- 10 million CHF sales/year), Medium-sized companies (CHF 10 to 49 million sales/year), Large companies (≥ CHF 50 million sales/year)
Legal notice
This offer is provided by a vendor that is not affiliated with STS 2030. Please visit the provider’s website for more information. STS 2030 bears no responsibility for the content of the linked site or service.