The Chief Executive Officer of the Agricultural Employers Association (AEA), Mr. Wesley Siele, attended the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 1st to 12th June 2026. The conference took place at the International Labour Organization (ILO) Headquarters, the Palais des Nations, and the International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG).
The conference brought together tripartite delegations from 187 member states, comprising representatives from governments, employers, and workers. The annual gathering serves as the world's premier forum for discussing labour and employment issues and shaping international labour standards.
One of the key agenda items was the discussion on decent work in the platform economy. Delegates continued negotiations on a possible new international labour standard aimed at protecting workers in the gig and platform economy. The discussions emphasized the importance of ensuring fair working conditions, social protection, and inclusion of informal workers in emerging labour frameworks.
Another major theme was Artificial Intelligence and the future of work. The ILO Director-General's report, titled A MOMENT OF CHOICE:
