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International Labor Organization

American  

noun

  1. a specialized agency of the United Nations working through member nations to improve working conditions throughout the world; originally an affiliate of the League of Nations: Nobel Peace Prize 1969. ILO, I.L.O.


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The International Labor Organization expects work hours lost to heat to equal 80 million full-time jobs by 2030.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Today he works as an ambassador against slave labor for the International Labor Organization.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 3, 2025

The International Labor Organization this month acknowledged “undoubtedly significant challenges” remain in Qatar.

From Washington Times Nov. 16, 2023

International Labor Organization Director General Gilbert Houngbo welcomed what he termed a historic initiative.

From Reuters Sep. 20, 2023

Labor in the League system; a study of the International Labor Organization in relation to international administration. © 19Dec34; A79002.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1962 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office

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