A SOCIAL DIALOGUE AS THE BASIS FOR THE CONCEPT OF DECENT WORK IMPLEMENTATION

The article examines the concept of decent work as a strategic direction for the development of labour legislation of the XXI century. The article is devoted to the research on the social dialogue as a part of the concept of decent work and an instrument for the effective realization of its other parts. The author outlines the connections between the institute of social dialogue and such dimensions of the concept of decent work as fundamental principles and rights at work, employment and working conditions, social protection. The legal grounds for social dialogue in the strategic documents of the International Labour Organization, its features for the future of the labour and the special role in the conditions of COVID-19 pandemic are analysed. The importance of the principle of freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining for the effectiveness of social dialogue is established. The specifics of the influence of social dialogue to the realisation of the concept of decent work at the national and industrial levels are determined. The paper substantiates the interdependence of economic development and social progress and a high-quality social dialogue. The author also identifies the role of social dialogue in the process of labour law development. A social dialogue is important for improving labour and social legislation, bringing it in line with the requirements of the labour market, the employers' and workers' needs. The issues of decent working conditions, harmonization of professional and family life and professional development of employees can be effectively addressed at the production level. The author investigates the peculiarities of application and specific role of social dialogue for management of difficult situations and crises. It is stated that using the social dialogue to find solutions to the full range of problems by COVID-19 is important. It is determined, that it helps to analyse the real situation in various industries and spheres, reduce social tensions, minimize negative socio-economic consequences for all participants of social dialogue. Keywords: the concept of decent work, a social dialogue, the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, freedom of association, employers' organizations, workers' organizations, collective bargaining, social justice, social development, COVID-19.