Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2017, published 107th ILC session (2018)

Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (No. 98) - Chad (Ratification: 1961)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It notes the joint observations of the Union of Trade Unions of Chad (UST), the Independent Confederation of Trade Unions of Chad (CIST) and the National Union of Higher Education Teachers and Researchers (SYNECS), dated 17 January 2017, and the Government’s reply to these observations, dated 25 July 2017. It notes in particular, the establishment of the technical tripartite committee that is called upon to reflect on the modalities of achieving sustainable industrial harmony, while ensuring respect for international labour standards. The issues raised will be examined by the Committee in the context of its next examination of the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87).

Promotion of collective bargaining. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the measures taken to promote collective bargaining and on the number of agreements concluded in the country, the sectors concerned and the number of workers covered.