Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2005, published 95th ILC session (2006)

The Committee notes the Government’s report.

Article 1 of the Convention. The Committee’s previous comments concerned the need to provide adequate protection against anti-union discrimination in the course of employment. The Committee had noted that, pursuant to the Employment Act, 1991, a remedy was afforded only for anti-union dismissals and was limited to financial compensation awarded by the Employment Tribunal. The Committee had also noted that the Employment (Amendment) Bill would include provisions extending the current protection to further acts of anti-union discrimination including through reinstatement.

The Committee notes from the Government’s latest report that the bill is presently at drafting stage, pursuant to consultations with interested parties and agreement by the Department of Labour and the Council of Ministers as to its content.

The Committee takes note with interest of this information. The Committee requests the Government to keep it informed of progress made in adopting the draft Employment (Amendment) Bill and to transmit a copy of the legislation as soon as it has been adopted.