Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87) - Suriname (Ratification: 1976)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2022, published 111st ILC session (2023)

Legislative developments. In its previous comments, the Committee had noted the entry into force of the Freedom of Association Act, 2016 and requested the Government to provide a copy thereof. The Committee notes that a copy of the Act has been transmitted by the Government. The Committee will examine the Act’s conformity with the Convention once a translation becomes available.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2018, published 108th ILC session (2019)

Legislative developments. In its previous comments the Committee had noted the Government’s indication that a comprehensive law on freedom of association was being prepared, designed to consolidate all existing legislation on the matter in one single act, and to further implement relevant ILO Conventions and Recommendations, as well as the Caribbean Community Model Law on the Recognition, Status and Registration of Trade Unions. The Committee notes that the Government informs that the Freedom of Association Act (WVV) was approved by the National Assembly and entered into force on 15 December 2016. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that various provisions of the WVV give effect to the Convention. While noting the Government’s indication that a copy of the Act is attached to the report, the Committee notes that the Act has not been transmitted. The Committee therefore requests the Government to provide a copy of the Act so that it can examine its conformity with the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2016, published 106th ILC session (2017)

The Committee takes note of the observations of the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) received on 1 September 2016, which are of a general nature.

The Committee recalls that in its previous direct requests it noted that a comprehensive law on freedom of association was being prepared, designed to unify all existing legislation on the matter in one single act, and to further implement relevant ILO Conventions and Recommendations, as well as the Caribbean Community Model Law on the Recognition, Status and Registration of Trade Unions.

The Committee notes that the Government indicates that in August 2013 a draft law on Freedom of Association was submitted to the Council of Ministers and that once the latter approves it the law will be submitted to the National Assembly. Recalling that the Government may avail itself of the technical assistance of the Office, the Committee hopes that the Government will soon be able to report progress on this legislative process and requests it to inform of any developments and to send a copy of the law once adopted.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2015, published 105th ILC session (2016)

The Committee notes the observations of the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) received on 1 September 2015.

The Committee also notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.

The Committee recalls that in its previous direct request it noted that a comprehensive legislation on freedom of association was being prepared, designed to unify all existing legislation on the matter in one single act, and to further implement relevant ILO Conventions and Recommendations, as well as the Caribbean Community Model Law on the Recognition, Status and Registration of Trade Unions.

The Committee notes that the Government indicates in its report that a draft law designed to unify all existing legislation on freedom of association in one single act was already presented to social partners and relevant stakeholders in March 2012 during a two-day National Seminar on Modernization of Labour Legislation; once the recommendations have been processed, the draft law would be sent to the Council of Ministers and ultimately to the National Assembly. The Committee notes the Government’s commitment to send a copy of the law once adopted. The Committee requests the Government to provide any further information on any development with respect to this legislative process and to send a copy of the legislation once it is adopted.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2012, published 102nd ILC session (2013)

The Committee recalls that in its previous direct request it noted that a comprehensive legislation on freedom of association was being prepared, designed to unify all existing legislation on the matter in one single act, and to further implement relevant ILO Conventions and Recommendations, as well as the Caribbean Community Model Law on the Recognition, Status and Registration of Trade Unions.

The Committee notes that the Government indicates in its report that a draft law designed to unify all existing legislation on freedom of association in one single act was already presented to social partners and relevant stakeholders in March 2012 during a two-day National Seminar on Modernization of Labour Legislation; once the recommendations have been processed, the draft law would be sent to the Council of Ministers and ultimately to the National Assembly. The Committee notes the Government’s commitment to send a copy of the law once adopted. The Committee requests the Government to provide any further information on any development with respect to this legislative process and to send a copy of the legislation once it is adopted.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2010, published 100th ILC session (2011)

The Committee notes that in its report the Government informs that a comprehensive legislation on freedom of association is being prepared, designed to unify all existing legislation on the matter in one single act, and to further implement relevant ILO Conventions and Recommendations, as well as the Caribbean Community Model Law on the Recognition, Status and Registration of Trade Unions. According to the report, an advanced draft of the legislation has already been reviewed by the Labour Advisory Board and the Ministry of Justice and Police. The Committee requests the Government to provide any further information on developments with respect to this legislative process and to send a copy of the legislation as soon as it has been adopted.