Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1996, published 85th ILC session (1997)

Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87) - Namibia (Ratification: 1995)

The Committee notes the detailed information supplied by the Government in its first report, as well as the entry into force on 8 April 1992 of Labour Act (No. 6 of 1992). The Committee notes with satisfaction that the provisions of this Act recognize the right of workers and employers, respectively, to establish and join trade unions and employers' organizations of their own choosing without previous authorization. The Committee further notes that this Act allows workers' and employers' organizations to draw up their constitutions and rules, to elect their representatives in full freedom and to organize their administration and activities including the right to take action by way of strike. In addition, a request regarding another point is being addressed directly to the Government.