27/11/2009 (Agence Europe) - By a show of hands, the EP recently passed a resolution on the ratification and implementation of updated ILO conventions. In the process, the EP urges member states to examine the hefty social arguments in favour of ratification and implementation; the Presidency-in-office to encourage member states to ratify and implement the said updated ILO convention; and the Commission to adopt a recommendation to member states to this effect (G.B./transl.fl)