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Title:

Strengthening industrial relations in Mexico: labour dispute prevention and access to labour justice

Agreement Number:

020053179

Agreement Value:

$3,200,981.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 15, 2024 - Mar 16, 2026

Description:

The objectives of the Labour Funding Program are to:.• promote respect for fundamental labour rights and international obligations through capacity building of labour administrations and exchange of good practice in the areas of labour relations and working conditions; .• develop and transfer knowledge on effective approaches to address the labour dimensions of globalization in Canada and internationally; .• strengthen relationships that foster collaboration, partnership, alliances and networks to address labour issues; .• support the capacity of governments, labour and management, and employers and employees to identify and address labour issues; and, .• promote knowledge sharing through the development, exchange and application of knowledge, tools and resources that address labour issues and/or sustain or enhance labour practices and labour relations. .

Organization:

Employment and Social Development Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of the Labour Funding Program are:.• International Trade and Labour (ITL) Contributes to increased partner countries’ enforcement of internationally accepted labour legislation. Commitment to develop and implement Action Plans to address identified labour issues is expected to result in increased monitoring and enforcement of adherence to labour standards and legislation..• Labour Management Partnerships (LMP) Contributes to reduced labour disruption. Increased use of the dispute resolution process, particularly where it is integrated into day-to-day labour management practices, has demonstrated benefits in addressing labour management issues before they result in labour disruption..• Occupational Health and Safety and Fire Prevention (OHSFP)The capacity to address occupational health and safety and fire protection and fire prevention issues, as well as, the development, updating and harmonization of occupational health and safety and fire protection/ prevention standards and practices will contribute to a reduction in work-related accidents and illness and injury and death due to fire..

Location:

Geneva, CH

Reference Number:

141-2024-2025-Q1-00005

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

100008572XX9999

Recipient Type:

Government

Recipient's Legal Name:

International Labour Office

Program:

LFP – International Trade and Labour – Grants

Program Purpose:

The Labour Funding Program (LFP) works in collaboration with governments, intergovernmental organizations, non-government organizations, employers, unions and employees to support Labour Program’s Strategic Outcome “safe, fair, and productive workplaces and cooperative workplace relations” in Canada and abroad.