International Workers' Rights
Workers' rights are an essential component of human prosperity. The International Labor Organization even promotes the idea of "labor peace," which signifies secure, equitable, free and dignified work.
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History
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In 1886, the international workers' rights holiday--May Day--was established in the United States. On this day, labor representatives organized strikes to advocate a standard eight-hour work day, reduced from the 10-hour day typical at that time. Because wages were usually paid by the day rather than by the hour, workers received more free time without sacrificing wages.
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The United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) details in Article 23 that every person has the right to work in just and favorable conditions with protection from unemployment. Further, each person has the right to fair compensation that dignifies workers and their families.
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Progress
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Based on the UDHR, the International Labor Organization has created an agenda aimed at reducing poverty around the world. The ILO cites "tripartism," or a collaborative effort between governments, employers and workers, as an essential function for establishing fair labor standards. Administering this function typically occurs through Decent Work Country Programs set up in individual countries.
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