Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1994, published 81st ILC session (1994)

Protection of Wages Convention, 1949 (No. 95) - Brazil (Ratification: 1957)

1. The Committee notes the observation made by the Unique Workers' Central (CUT) concerning the application of the Convention. The CUT alleges, among other things, that some Brazilian workers engaged in civil construction in Argentina received their wages only on their return to Brazil, and expresses concern on the possibilities of such occurrences in the framework of the MERCOSUR (Southern Cone Common Market). The Committee notes that the Government has not communicated its comments on this observation, which concerns the application of Article 12(1) of the Convention (regular payment of wages), and requests it to do so.

2. As to the points raised in the Committee's previous observation concerning Articles 6, 8, 9 and 10, which was made with reference to its comments on Conventions Nos. 29 and 105, it notes that the Governing Body at its 258th Session (November 1993) entrusted the examination of a representation made by the Latin American Central of Workers (CLAT) under article 24 of the Constitution, alleging non-observance by Brazil of Conventions Nos. 29 and 105 to a tripartite committee. In accordance with its customary practice, the Committee is postponing its comments on these points pending the Governing Body's action on the conclusions and recommendations of the above-mentioned committee.