Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2006, published 96th ILC session (2007)

Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87) - Mali (Ratification: 1960)

The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s report.

Article 2 of the Convention. Right of workers, without distinction whatsoever, to establish organizations of their own choosing. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that section 236 of the Labour Code of 1992 does not allow minors under 16 years of age to join trade unions and that it provides that the fathers, mothers or guardians of minors over 16 years of age may oppose their joining trade unions. In its report, the Government reiterates its commitment to take the necessary measures to ensure that the national legislation is in full conformity with the Convention. The Committee notes this information and requests the Government to keep it informed of any development in this respect for the removal of any obstacle to the exercise of the right to organize of minors who have access to the labour market, either as workers or as apprentices, without the need for parental authorization.