In which year was the International Labour Organization founded?
A 1919
B 1945
C 1948
D 1969
Answer: 1919. The ILO was founded in 1919 in the aftermath of the First World War.
What is the ILO’s distinctive governing feature?
A It represents only national governments
B It brings together governments, employers and workers
C It is governed only by private companies
D It is a military alliance
Answer: It brings together governments, employers and workers. The ILO is unique among UN agencies because of its tripartite structure.
Which three groups take part in the ILO’s tripartite structure?
A Governments, courts and universities
B Employers, consumers and journalists
C Governments, employers and workers
D Workers, students and local councils
Answer: Governments, employers and workers. The ILO brings together representatives of governments, employers and workers.
Where is the ILO headquarters?
A Washington, D.C.
B Rome, Italy
C New York City
D Geneva, Switzerland
Answer: Geneva, Switzerland. The ILO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
What is the ILO’s broad mission?
A Promote social justice and decent work
B Set international trade tariffs
C Manage global exchange rates
D Coordinate cultural heritage listings
Answer: Promote social justice and decent work. The ILO promotes social justice, labour rights and decent work.
Which peace treaty helped establish the ILO in 1919?
A Treaty of Rome
B Treaty of Versailles
C North Atlantic Treaty
D Marrakesh Agreement
Answer: Treaty of Versailles. The ILO’s Constitution was drafted as part of the post-war peace settlement associated with the Treaty of Versailles.
In what year did the ILO become a specialized agency of the United Nations?
A 1919
B 1945
C 1946
D 1969
Answer: 1946. The ILO became the first specialized agency associated with the United Nations in 1946.
Which international organization is known as the only tripartite UN agency?
A World Trade Organization
B World Health Organization
C International Monetary Fund
D International Labour Organization
Answer: International Labour Organization. The ILO is the only tripartite UN agency, giving governments, employers and workers a voice.
What does the ILO develop to guide labour conditions internationally?
A International labour standards
B International shipping routes
C Global customs schedules
D National school curricula
Answer: International labour standards. The ILO develops international labour standards and policies.
Which two main forms do ILO international labour standards take?
A Directives and tariffs
B Conventions and recommendations
C Resolutions and currency quotas
D Treaties and military protocols
Answer: Conventions and recommendations. ILO standards are primarily expressed through conventions and recommendations.
What is generally true of an ILO convention ratified by a member state?
A It automatically becomes a world constitution
B It is only a non-binding press release
C It creates binding obligations for that state under the convention
D It applies only to private companies in Geneva
Answer: It creates binding obligations for that state under the convention. Ratified conventions are international treaties that create obligations for the ratifying state.
What is generally true of an ILO recommendation?
A It automatically overrides national law in every country
B It is a binding military pact
C It appoints labour ministers
D It provides guidance and is not a treaty to be ratified
Answer: It provides guidance and is not a treaty to be ratified. ILO recommendations provide guidance and are not subject to ratification as treaties.
What does the ILO’s International Labour Conference do?
A Sets international labour standards and provides a forum for debate
B Administers trade disputes between countries
C Allocates IMF reserve assets
D Elects the UN Secretary-General
Answer: Sets international labour standards and provides a forum for debate. The International Labour Conference is the ILO’s main annual forum for labour standards and policy.
How often does the International Labour Conference usually meet?
A Every month
B Annually
C Once every five years
D Only during emergencies
Answer: Annually. The International Labour Conference meets annually, bringing together government, employer and worker delegates.
What is the name of the ILO’s executive body?
A General Council
B Board of Governors
C Governing Body
D Security Council
Answer: Governing Body. The ILO Governing Body is its executive body.
What is the ILO’s permanent secretariat called?
A World Labour Court
B Labour Standards Council
C International Workers’ Bank
D International Labour Office
Answer: International Labour Office. The International Labour Office is the ILO’s permanent secretariat.
Which phrase is central to the ILO’s mission?
A Decent work for all
B Free trade at any cost
C One currency for all countries
D Collective defence of borders
Answer: Decent work for all. The ILO works to promote decent work for women and men.
Which Nobel award did the ILO receive in 1969?
A Nobel Prize in Physics
B Nobel Peace Prize
C Nobel Prize in Literature
D Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Answer: Nobel Peace Prize. The ILO received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969 for its work for social justice and peace.
Which ILO agenda area promotes dialogue between governments, employers and workers?
A Monetary surveillance
B Trade facilitation
C Social dialogue
D Cultural exchange
Answer: Social dialogue. Social dialogue is one of the ILO’s key ways of bringing tripartite partners together.
What is the ILO’s position within the UN system?
A A regional development bank
B The UN’s military branch
C An international court
D A specialized agency with a tripartite structure
Answer: A specialized agency with a tripartite structure. The ILO is a specialized agency of the UN system and is uniquely tripartite.
What does tripartism mean in the ILO context?
A Three groups—government, employers and workers—participate in decision-making
B Three countries share one currency
C Three trade agreements are merged
D Three judges hear every labour case
Answer: Three groups—government, employers and workers—participate in decision-making. Tripartism gives government, employer and worker representatives a role in ILO deliberations.
Which type of issue is central to the ILO’s mandate?
A International sea boundaries
B Working conditions and labour rights
C Global sports rules
D Currency exchange rates
Answer: Working conditions and labour rights. The ILO’s mandate centres on labour rights, work conditions and social justice.
Which institution’s standards can cover occupational safety and health?
A World Trade Organization
B UNESCO
C International Labour Organization
D NATO
Answer: International Labour Organization. The ILO develops labour standards that include occupational safety and health.
What is one purpose of ILO technical cooperation?
A Issue passports to international workers
B Set global prices for agricultural goods
C Supervise national elections
D Help countries put labour standards and decent-work policies into practice
Answer: Help countries put labour standards and decent-work policies into practice. ILO technical cooperation supports countries in implementing labour and decent-work programmes.
What does the ILO’s Governing Body help direct?
A The organization’s work between International Labour Conferences
B The WTO’s trade negotiations
C UN peacekeeping operations
D World Bank bond sales
Answer: The organization’s work between International Labour Conferences. The Governing Body is the ILO’s executive body and guides its work between conferences.