Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1997, published 86th ILC session (1998)

Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (No. 98) - Cameroon (Ratification: 1962)

The Committee notes the information provided in the Government's report.

It recalls that since the adoption of the Labour Code in 1992, it has been asking the Government to amend or repeal sections 6(2) and 166 of the Labour Code, under which a fine of Frs.50,000 to 500,000 may be imposed on members responsible for the administration or management of a non-registered union, who act as if the union were registered. In this context it notes the Government's statement to the effect that amendment of the Labour Code to this effect is envisaged. The Committee expresses the firm hope that the Government will take the necessary measures to repeal these provisions, in order to ensure that founders and leaders of trade unions being established enjoy adequate protection against acts calculated to cause prejudice by reason of their participation in union activities, which are contrary to the provisions of Article 1 of the Convention. The Committee once again asks the Government to supply with its next report the text of any measures taken in this respect.