Effect given to the recommendations of the committee and the Governing Body - Report No 365, November 2012

Case No 2229 (Pakistan) - Complaint date: 04-NOV-02 - Closed

Effect given to the recommendations of the Committee and the Governing Body

1. 111. The Committee last examined this case at its meeting in June 2011 [see 360th Report, paras 89–91]. On that occasion, the Committee noted the information provided by the Government regarding the findings of an independent inquiry carried out by the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC), and, in particular, that the allegations of anti union discrimination had not been confirmed. It requested the Government to provide a copy of the findings. The Committee also requested the Government to indicate whether the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) Employees’ Federation of Pakistan had been registered, could function freely and enjoyed collective bargaining rights.
2. 112. In its communications dated 14 February and 11 March 2012, the Government indicates that the Industrial Relations Ordinance (IRO), 2011 has been promulgated by the President of Pakistan and that it places no restriction on the right of EOBI employees to form associations. Therefore, the EOBI Employees’ Federation can freely apply for registration. The Government confirms that the Federation is functional and active. It also provides a copy of the findings of the independent inquiry carried out by the NIRC.
3. 113. The Committee takes due note of the information provided by the Government and the findings of the independent inquiry carried out by the NIRC, which considered that the protection against acts of anti-union discrimination was sufficient. The Committee understands, from the information available to it, that the EOBI Employees’ Federation is currently certified to be a collective bargaining agent.