The ILO has developed a toolkit to improve social dialogue in Thailand’s automotive supply chain. It aims to enhance responsible business conduct by addressing issues like discrimination and excessive working hours. The toolkit includes guidelines, training, and mentoring services for businesses and trade unions, aligning with national and international standards. Its launch was marked by a training event attended by industry representatives, emphasizing the importance of social dialogue in driving improvements in decent work conditions and business outcomes in the automotive sector. Thailand’s automotive industry, a major contributor to the country’s GDP, employs nearly a million workers. The toolkit will be publicly released in December 2024.
The ILO Toolkit for Social Dialogue in Thailand’s Automotive Supply Chain
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has introduced a new toolkit aimed at improving social dialogue between employers and workers in Thailand’s automotive supply chain. The goal of this toolkit is to enhance responsible business conduct within the sector by fostering better communication and collaboration.
Addressing Issues in the Automotive Industry
The development of the toolkit was prompted by an ILO report highlighting the need for stronger social dialogue and worker representation in the automotive industry. Issues such as discrimination, long working hours, and limited training and career advancement opportunities were identified as areas requiring attention and improvement.
The Impact of the Toolkit on Business Practices
This industry-specific toolkit offers detailed guidelines, interactive training sessions, and mentoring services for automotive companies in Thailand. It aligns with national and international standards, addressing evolving supply chain requirements. The toolkit aims to empower company managers and trade unions to enhance decent work conditions and promote responsible business practices in the automotive sector.
Source : Thailand’s automotive industry to get “responsible business” toolkit from ILO