JILAF researches overseas labor situations and introduces the results to Japan. Utilizing its extensive network with overseas unions, JILAF conducts surveys and researches on the labor situation and labor movement in other countries as well as development cooperation activities. The results of these research are then compiled into Japanese reports, which are made available to people in Japan involved or interested in labor affairs.

JILAF introduces its activities through a newsletter. The quarterly newsletter, which is issued in French, Spanish, and Korean as well as Japanese and English, is sent to overseas and people in Japan who are interested in JILAF's activities. Click here for recent issues of News Letter.

JILAF introduces labor situations of various countries, compiling the reports of "Exchange of Views on Labor Situation"which is presented by the participants of JILAF Invitation programs.This carries Q&A and basic data of national trade union centers for the purpose of deepening the mutual understanding.

	Overseas researches are made good use of future JILAF's activities. We compile these information into Japanese reports. For example, "Child Labor","Western Countries and Development Cooperation".
	Main Research Activities of JILAF in recent years

It introduces the outline of activities and the structure. This is published in 18 languages including Japanese, English, Spanish, Chinese and Korean.