Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1993, published 80th ILC session (1993)

Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87) - Belarus (Ratification: 1956)

The Committee notes with satisfaction that the Act on trade unions of 22 April 1992 provides for independent trade unions (section 3(1)), voluntary membership (sections 2(1) and 4)) and freedom to organize and carry out actions in defence of workers' rights including the right to strike (sections 2(3), 3(2) and (4), 18(1) and 23(2)).

The Committee is addressing a direct request to the Government on one aspect of this Act which relates to the application of the Convention.