Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2011, published 101st ILC session (2012)

Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (No. 98) - Mali (Ratification: 1964)

The Committee notes the comments dated 4 August 2011 from the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) concerning, in particular, the matters examined by the Committee on Freedom of Association (CFA) (Case No. 2756). It notes the conclusions and recommendations of the CFA relating to this case (see 359th Report), especially the recommendation requesting the Government to take the necessary measures to allow the Confederation of Workers Union of Mali (CSTM) to participate in those tripartite consultation bodies in which it has expressed interest and the recommendation requesting the Government to organize as soon as possible the occupational elections provided for in the Labour Code, taking into account the principles of freedom of association.

The Committee endorses the conclusions and recommendations of the Committee on Freedom of Association. Underlining the importance of these issues, the Committee requests the Government to provide information on any further developments in this regard.