Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2004, published 93rd ILC session (2005)

Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (No. 98) - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (Ratification: 1998)

The Committee notes the Government’s report.

In its previous direct request, the Committee had requested the Government to take measures to include in the legislation provisions which provide protection against acts of anti-union discrimination and interference by the employer or employers’ organizations in workers’ organizations (and vice versa) and which encourage collective bargaining in the private and public sectors (with the sole possible exception of public servants engaged in the administration of the State).

The Committee notes the Government’s indication that although there are no specific regulations in place, section 11 of the Constitution provides some degree of protection of freedom of assembly and association.

It also notes that according to the Government, the Committee’s concerns about the shortcomings of the legislation will be brought to the attention of the competent authority.

The Committee requests the Government to keep it informed of any measures taken in this respect and hopes to be able to note progress in the near future.