Demande directe (CEACR) - adoptée 2005, publiée 95ème session CIT (2006)

The Committee notes that Act No. 25877 to organize labour was adopted on 18 April 2004.

The Committee notes that section 24 of the above Act requires minimum services to be provided in the event of direct action involving activities that may be deemed essential services. The Committee observes that essential services are defined in the Act as health and hospital services, the production and supply of drinking water, gas and electricity and air traffic control. The Committee also notes that activities not included in the above list may be deemed essential exceptionally by an independent committee composed in accordance with regulations to be issued by the National Executive after consultation with employers’ and workers’ organizations in accordance with the principles of the International Labour Organization. The Committee notes that, according to the Government, a regulatory decree establishing the independent committee is in the process of enactment. The Committee expresses the firm hope that it will be approved shortly and requests the Government to keep it informed on this matter.