Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2017, published 107th ILC session (2018)

Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (No. 98) - Mozambique (Ratification: 1996)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It is therefore bound to repeat its previous comments initially made in 2015.

Repetition

In its previous comments, the Committee noted the 2010 observations of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) referring once again to acts of anti union discrimination in export processing zones and the consistent violation of collective agreements. Recalling that similar observations had already been brought to its attention and noting that the Government has still not provided information in reply, the Committee urges the Government to provide its comments in this respect and to ensure that the provisions of the Convention are applied in this sector.

Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Protection against anti-union discrimination and interference. In its previous comments, the Committee requested the Government to provide information on the number of complaints received concerning acts of anti-union discrimination and interference, and the amount of the fines imposed, with a view to being able to assess whether the penalties envisaged (between five and ten minimum wages, which may be doubled in the event of repeat offences) are sufficiently dissuasive in practice. The Committee notes with regret that the Government has still not provided information on this point. The Committee therefore once again requests the Government to provide detailed information on the number of complaints received concerning acts of anti-union discrimination and interference, and the amount of the fines imposed, including in export processing zones which, according to the ITUC, are the areas most frequently subject to anti-union discrimination and interference.

The Committee is raising other matters in a request addressed directly to the Government.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.