Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1991, published 78th ILC session (1991)

Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87) - Hungary (Ratification: 1957)

With reference to the observations that it has been making for several years, the Committee notes with satisfaction the adoption of the new Constitution, dated 18 October 1989, and of Act No. II of 1989 on the right to organise and Act No. VII of 1989 on the right to strike, which establish the possibility of trade union pluralism and guarantee workers the right to call strikes to defend their economic and social interests. In this connection, the Committee notes that several independent trade unions from the pre-existing trade union structure have been registered.

The Committee is addressing a direct request for information on certain points to the Government.