Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1990, published 77th ILC session (1990)

Articles 1 and 3 of the Convention. In its previous observation, the Committee noted with interest the Government's intention to amend section 270 of the Labour Act to increase the amount of the fine that may be imposed on employers who dismiss a worker in violation of the statutory trade union protection set out in section 204 or who refuse to reinstate a worker.

In its last report, the Government indicates that the Committee's comments have been transmitted to the Congress of the Republic within the context of the discussion of the General Labour Bill, and that it hopes that the amount of fines for employers who infringe the provisions of the Convention will be increased significantly.

While noting this information, the Committee recalls the importance of protecting workers against acts of anti-union discrimination through sufficiently severe penalties, and particularly through heavy fines, and it hopes that practical steps will be taken in this respect. The Committee requests the Government to supply information on the progress achieved in this connection.