Topic: International Labor Standards
Country: Côte d’Ivoire
Delegate Name: Emily Stavale
School: Royal Oak High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Côte d'Ivoire position papers GLIMUN 2009 committees
Cote d'Ivoire feels that labour standards are a very important issue in the world today. We feel that said standards need to be put in place in as many nations as possible to prevent further harm and exploitation of citizens. People deserve their rights to safety and fair treatment in the workplace, yet many people are injured when performing dangerous activities on the job. If labour standards are put in place and enforced, this will happen much less frequently.
“Whereas universal and lasting peace can be established only if it is based upon social justice;” is the statement that begins the preamble to the constitution of the International Labour Organization. Cote d’Ivoire agrees with this and not only urges other countries to follow the standards of the International Labour Organization, but also encourages them to adopt their own set of laws on labour.
Cote d’Ivoire recognizes the difficulties many countries face in setting up labour standards, not to mention the difficulties in getting companies to follow the laws set out by the standards. We understand that it is often difficult to enforce laws thoroughly throughout a state. This is why we also encourage other nations to set up labour law enforcement agencies, to help monitor labour.
Cote d’Ivoire also notes that many countries might not want to put labour standards in place. This is mostly due to the economic gain they experience when companies come in and exploit their people due to loose labour laws. We ask, however, that you look first towards the well being of your citizens, then towards the economic perspective.
Cote d’Ivoire looks foreword to working with other nations to encourage and enforce labour standards all over the world, to ensure the well being of all persons.
