The future of work is being shaped through dialogue, collaboration, and shared commitment to advancing the rights and welfare of workers across the world.
As deliberations continue at the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC 2026) in Geneva, Switzerland, governments, employers, and workers’ representatives have convened to examine critical issues influencing labour governance, workplace protections, and the evolving world of work.
KMPDU is proud to be part of these important engagements, joining trade union leaders and workers’ representatives from across the globe in discussions that seek to strengthen social dialogue, promote decent work, safeguard workers’ rights, and shape international labour standards for the challenges of tomorrow.
Advancing Workers’ Voices on the Global Stage
The International Labour Conference remains the world’s foremost platform for tripartite dialogue, bringing together governments, employers, and workers to negotiate policies that influence labour relations and employment standards internationally.
KMPDU’s participation reflects its continued commitment to ensuring that the voices of healthcare professionals are represented within these global policy conversations. By engaging with international counterparts, the Union contributes practical perspectives on labour relations, health workforce governance, and the importance of protecting those who deliver essential healthcare services.
Strengthening Kenya’s Health Workforce Through Global Learning
The discussions taking place in Geneva provide valuable insights that extend well beyond the conference halls.
Emerging policy directions on labour governance, workplace protections, social dialogue, and workforce sustainability offer important reference points for strengthening Kenya’s health systems governance and improving labour relations within the public healthcare sector.
These exchanges reinforce the importance of collaborative approaches between governments, employers, and workers’ organisations in building resilient health systems that support both healthcare professionals and the patients they serve.
Informing KMPDU’s Policy Direction
KMPDU’s continued engagement in international labour processes ensures that the Union remains informed by evolving global best practices and emerging labour policy developments.
The knowledge and partnerships gained through the International Labour Conference strengthen KMPDU’s advocacy for fair labour practices, improved working conditions, effective social dialogue, and policies that uphold the dignity and welfare of doctors and healthcare workers across Kenya.
As the global labour landscape continues to evolve, KMPDU remains committed to contributing to conversations that shape the future of work while advancing policies that strengthen healthcare systems and protect the professionals who sustain them.
Through active participation in international labour dialogue, KMPDU continues to ensure that Kenya’s healthcare workforce remains connected to global policy developments, reinforcing its commitment to decent work, strong health systems, and the protection of workers’ rights both nationally and internationally.
