An event was held that dedicated to the World Decent Work Day, October 7, at Sumgayit State University (SSU) under the organization of the Trade Union Committee (TUC). The event was opened by Vice-Rector for Social Affairs and Public Relations, Associate Professor Elmar Khalilov, who spoke on the topic of “Safe Work Environment and Equal Opportunities.” He provided information on the improvement of working conditions at the university and the favorable environment created for the work activities of employees. Then, the Chairman of the TUC, Associate Professor Nemat Ibayev, spoke about the history of the establishment of the World Decent Work Day, its importance in the field of international labor law and labor protection. He also drew attention to the initiatives taken to increase the social well-being of university employees, as well as the trips provided for the effective organization of employees' leisure time. Speaking at the event, Aynur Mammadova, Head of the Civil Defense, Occupational Safety and Fire Protection Headquarters, said that measures in accordance with international standards in the field of occupational safety have been implemented at the university, modern safety systems have been created, and as a result, serious importance is attached to the protection of employee health. Then the event continued in a discussion format. Participants shared their views on current issues related to labor rights, the inadmissibility of discrimination, and the principles of ensuring decent work. At the end of the event, the participants' questions on the topic were answered and proposals for further improvement of labor conditions in the future were discussed.