International labour law is the body of rules spanning public and private international law which concern the rights and duties of employees employers trade unions and governments in regulating the workplace the international labour organization and the world trade organization have been the main international bodies involved in reforming labour markets. Sources of international labour law international labour organisation the principal international institution that develops and enforces international labour law is the international labour organization ilo a specialised agency of the united nations with the mandate to promote social justice and internationally recognised human and labour rights its main aims are to promote rights at . This international labour law handbook aims to give a comprehensive overview of the development and current status of labour law and industrial relations issues including globalization and international labour standards in this handbook the reader will find reference to current achievements de