Download or read book The ILO in the Service of Social Progress written by International Labour Office and published by International Labour Organization. This book was released on 1995 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study provides a background to the ILO's history, and highlights its work in its promoting social justice worldwide. A historical sketch traces the origins of the ILO and the lasting contribution it has made to social progress since its creation in 1919.; Topics covered include: a detailed outline of the ILO's structure, its work to create international labour standards and its major activities in the promotion of employment and human resource development; improvement of working conditions and environment; strengthening of social institutions; and building a firm foundation for the ILO's.