Compilation of decisions of the Committee on Freedom of Association

Collective bargaining15

Workers covered by collective bargaining

Employees of the postal and telecommunications services

1. Convention No. 98 applies to employees of the postal and telecommunications services.

1. While the particular status of mail contractors (under a contract with the Post Office) may call for clarification as regards the definition of bargaining units, the rules for certification, etc., as well as specific negotiations taking their status under the Act and their work requirements into account, the Committee fails to see any reason why the principles on the basic rights of association and collective bargaining afforded to all workers should not also apply to mail contractors.