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International Labor Law: Exploring the Global Framework for Workers' Rights

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Which international organization is responsible for setting and promoting international labor standards?

  1. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

  3. International Labor Organization (ILO)

  4. United Nations Development Program (UNDP)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The International Labor Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that sets and promotes international labor standards.

What is the primary objective of the ILO?

  1. To promote free trade and economic growth

  2. To regulate international monetary policies

  3. To protect workers' rights and promote social justice

  4. To provide humanitarian aid to developing countries


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary objective of the ILO is to protect workers' rights and promote social justice.

Which ILO convention is considered the cornerstone of international labor law?

  1. Convention 87 on Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize

  2. Convention 98 on the Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining

  3. Convention 100 on Equal Remuneration for Men and Women for Work of Equal Value

  4. Convention 138 on Minimum Age for Admission to Employment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Convention 87 on Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize is considered the cornerstone of international labor law.

What is the purpose of the ILO's Minimum Wage Fixing Convention?

  1. To set a global minimum wage for all workers

  2. To promote equal pay for equal work

  3. To establish a minimum wage for workers in developing countries

  4. To provide guidance to governments on setting minimum wages


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of the ILO's Minimum Wage Fixing Convention is to provide guidance to governments on setting minimum wages.

Which ILO convention addresses the issue of forced labor?

  1. Convention 29 on Forced Labor

  2. Convention 105 on the Abolition of Forced Labor

  3. Convention 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labor

  4. Convention 190 on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Convention 29 on Forced Labor addresses the issue of forced labor.

What is the purpose of the ILO's Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention?

  1. To promote equal pay for equal work

  2. To eliminate discrimination in employment and occupation

  3. To protect workers from sexual harassment

  4. To provide social security benefits to workers


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The purpose of the ILO's Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention is to eliminate discrimination in employment and occupation.

Which ILO convention deals with the issue of child labor?

  1. Convention 138 on Minimum Age for Admission to Employment

  2. Convention 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labor

  3. Convention 190 on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work

  4. Convention 98 on the Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Convention 138 on Minimum Age for Admission to Employment deals with the issue of child labor.

What is the purpose of the ILO's Maternity Protection Convention?

  1. To provide paid maternity leave for working women

  2. To promote equal pay for equal work

  3. To eliminate discrimination in employment and occupation

  4. To protect workers from sexual harassment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the ILO's Maternity Protection Convention is to provide paid maternity leave for working women.

Which ILO convention addresses the issue of occupational safety and health?

  1. Convention 155 on Occupational Safety and Health

  2. Convention 161 on Occupational Health Services

  3. Convention 170 on Chemicals at Work

  4. Convention 187 on Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Convention 155 on Occupational Safety and Health addresses the issue of occupational safety and health.

What is the purpose of the ILO's Employment Policy Convention?

  1. To promote full employment and productive work for all

  2. To provide social security benefits to workers

  3. To protect workers from sexual harassment

  4. To eliminate discrimination in employment and occupation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the ILO's Employment Policy Convention is to promote full employment and productive work for all.

Which ILO convention deals with the issue of social security?

  1. Convention 102 on Social Security (Minimum Standards)

  2. Convention 118 on Equality of Treatment (Social Security)

  3. Convention 128 on Invalidity, Old-Age and Survivors' Benefits

  4. Convention 130 on Medical Care and Sickness Benefits


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Convention 102 on Social Security (Minimum Standards) deals with the issue of social security.

What is the purpose of the ILO's Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention?

  1. To protect the rights of indigenous and tribal peoples

  2. To promote equal pay for equal work

  3. To eliminate discrimination in employment and occupation

  4. To provide social security benefits to workers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the ILO's Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention is to protect the rights of indigenous and tribal peoples.

Which ILO convention addresses the issue of migrant workers?

  1. Convention 97 on Migration for Employment

  2. Convention 143 on Migrant Workers (Supplementary Provisions)

  3. Convention 189 on Domestic Workers

  4. Convention 190 on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Convention 97 on Migration for Employment addresses the issue of migrant workers.

What is the purpose of the ILO's Rural Workers' Organizations Convention?

  1. To promote the rights of rural workers to organize and bargain collectively

  2. To provide social security benefits to rural workers

  3. To protect rural workers from discrimination

  4. To promote equal pay for equal work


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the ILO's Rural Workers' Organizations Convention is to promote the rights of rural workers to organize and bargain collectively.

Which ILO convention deals with the issue of home work?

  1. Convention 177 on Home Work

  2. Convention 189 on Domestic Workers

  3. Convention 190 on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work

  4. Convention 98 on the Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Convention 177 on Home Work deals with the issue of home work.

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