Case No 2151 (Colombia) - Complaint date: 09-JUL-01

The Public Servants Union of Districts and Municipalities of Colombia (UNES), the Single Confederation of Workers of Colombia (CUT) and Public Services International (PSI)

Allegations

In the present case concerning restructuring in more than 30 public institutions, the complainants allege numerous acts of anti-union discrimination (termination of employment of union officials without the judicial authorization required by law, and of many union members, in particular through dismissals, “voluntary” retirement plans and individual settlements which workers were “persuaded” to accept; failure to consult the trade unions on these processes of restructuring, and re-hiring of dismissed workers under service contracts which make union membership impossible. In some cases, termination of employment violated collective agreements in force guaranteeing security of employment. Lastly, the complainants allege other anti-union acts in some public institutions: refusal to grant trade union leave, dismissals and violations of the right of collective bargaining.

Case No 2151 (Colombia) - Complaint date: 09-JUL-01

The Public Servants Union of Districts and Municipalities of Colombia (UNES), the Single Confederation of Workers of Colombia (CUT) and Public Services International (PSI)

Allegations

Examination Actions