Labour Rights and the Catholic Church: The International Labour Organisation, the Holy See and Catholic Social Teaching

This book explores the extent of parallelism and cross-influence between Catholic Social Teaching and the International Labour Organisation (ILO). It examines the principles evident in the teachings of the Catholic Church and the secular philosophy of the ILO, as well as the theological basis of Catholic Social Teaching and the socio-political origins and basis of the ILO. The spectrum of labour rights covered in the book extends from the right to press for rights to rights themselves and post-employment rights. The book is intended to appeal to lay, professional, and academic alike and will be of interest to researchers and academics working in the areas of international human rights, theology, comparative philosophy, history, and social and political studies. It was granted an Imprimatur by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Liverpool on 4 January 2021, meaning that the Catholic Church is satisfied that the book is free of doctrinal or moral error.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 282 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Sometimes, seemingly opposing forces can come together in harmony, sharing a common objective. This captivating book explores just such an intriguing connection between a secular organization born from the political pursuit of peace and justice and a metaphysical institution that predates it, with the aim of bringing peace and justice to the world. It delves into the principles evident in the teachings of the Catholic Church and the secular philosophy of the International Labour Organization (ILO), as well as the theological foundations of the relevant provisions of Catholic Social Teaching and the socio-political origins and basis of the ILO. The book's scope encompasses a wide range of labor rights, from the right to advocate for rights through collective bargaining to the actual conditions of work and the post-employment rights that include social security and pensions.

To assess the extent of parallelism and cross-influence, the book examines the issue of Pope Leo XIII's Encyclical Rerum Novarum (1891) and the founding of the ILO in 1919. This work is designed to captivate readers of all backgrounds, including laypersons, professionals, and academics. It will particularly interest researchers and scholars working in the fields of international human rights, theology, comparative philosophy, history, and social and political studies.

On January 4, 2021, this book received an Imprimatur from the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Liverpool, Malcolm P. McMahon O.P., indicating that the Catholic Church is satisfied that the book is free from doctrinal or moral error.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367556433