INTERNATIONAL LABOUR OFFICE Governing Body 333rd Session, Geneva, 9 June 2018 GB.333/INS/6/1 Institutional Section INS Date: 18 May 2018 Original: English SIXTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA Reports of the Committee on Freedom of Association 384th report of the Committee on Freedom of Association The consideration of the attached document was deferred to the present session of the Governing Body from its 332nd Session (March 2018). This GB document is printed in limited numbers to minimize the environmental impact of the ILO's activities and processes, contribute to climate neutrality and improve efficiency. GB members and observers are kindly requested to bring their copies to meetings and to avoid asking for additional ones. All GB documents are available on the Internet at www.ilo.org. INTERNATIONAL LABOUR OFFICE Governing Body 332nd Session, Geneva, 8–22 March 2018 GB.332/INS/11/1 Institutional Section INS ELEVENTH ITEM ON THE AGENDA Reports of the Committee on Freedom of Association 384th Report of the Committee on Freedom of Association Contents Paragraphs Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 1–63 Cases Nos 3078 and 3220 (Argentina): Report in which the Committee requests to be kept informed of developments Complaints against the Government of Argentina presented by the Union of Employees of the National Judiciary (UEJN) and the General Confederation of Labour of the Argentine Republic (CGT RA) ............... 64–98 The Committee’s conclusions ....................................................................................... 86–97 The Committee’s recommendations ........................................................................................ 98 Case No. 3229 (Argentina): Report in which the Committee requests to be kept informed of developments Complaint against the Government of Argentina presented by the Unified Trade Union of Fuegian Education Workers (SUTEF) and the Independent Confederation of Workers of Argentina (Independent CTA) ............. 99–128 The Committee’s conclusions ....................................................................................... 121–127 The Committee’s recommendations ........................................................................................ 128 This GB document is printed in limited numbers to minimize the environmental impact of the ILO's activities and processes, contribute to climate neutrality and improve efficiency. 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GB.332/INS/11/1 Case No. 3203 (Bangladesh): Interim report Complaint against the Government of Bangladesh presented by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) .................................................. 129–145 The Committee’s conclusions ....................................................................................... 139–144 The Committee’s recommendations ........................................................................................ 145 Case No. 3263 (Bangladesh): Interim report Complaint against the Government of Bangladesh presented by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), the IndustriALL Global Union (IndustriALL) and UNI Global Union (UNI) ......................................... 146–169 The Committee’s conclusions ....................................................................................... 161–168 The Committee’s recommendations ........................................................................................ 169 Case No. 3276 (Cabo Verde): Report in which the Committee requests to be kept informed of developments Complaint against the Government of Cabo Verde presented by the National Union of Workers of Cape Verde – Trade Union Confederation (UNTC-CS) ........................................................................................... 170–188 The Committee’s conclusions ....................................................................................... 181–187 The Committee’s recommendation ......................................................................................... 188 Case No. 3214 (Chile): Definitive report Complaint against the Government of Chile presented by the National Association of Public Servants (ANEF) ................................................... 189–210 The Committee’s conclusions ....................................................................................... 203–209 The Committee’s recommendation ......................................................................................... 210 Case No. 3144 (Colombia): Definitive report Complaint against the Government of Colombia presented by the National Confederation of Workers of Colombia (CNT) and the Trade Union Association of Professional Staff in Ecopetrol (ASPEC) .................. 211–232 The Committee’s conclusions ....................................................................................... 225–231 The Committee’s recommendation ......................................................................................... 232 iv GB332-INS_11-1_[NORME-180314-2]-En.docx GB.332/INS/11/1 Case No. 3067 (Democratic Republic of the Congo): Interim report Complaint against the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo presented by the Congolese Labour Confederation (CCT), the Espoir Union (ESPOIR), the National Union of Teachers in Catholic Schools (SYNECAT), the Union of State Officials and Civil Servants (SYAPE), the National Trade Union of Mobilization of Officials and Civil Servants of the Congolese State (SYNAMAFEC), the Union of Workers – State Officials and Civil Servants (UTAFE), the National Union of Officials and Civil Servants in the Agri-rural Sector (SYNAFAR), the General Trade Union of the State and Para-State Finance Administration, and Banks (SYGEMIFIN), the Trade Union of Workers of the Congo (SYNTRACO), the State Civil Servants and Public Officials Trade Union (SYFAP) and the National Board of State Officials and Civil Servants (DINAFET)............................................................. 233–249 The Committee’s conclusions ....................................................................................... 241–248 The Committee’s recommendations ........................................................................................ 249 Case No. 3227 (Republic of Korea): Report in which the Committee requests to be kept informed of developments Complaint against the Government of the Republic of Korea presented by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) and the Korean Metal Workers’ Union (KMWU) ............... 250–285 The Committee’s conclusions ....................................................................................... 278–284 The Committee’s recommendations ........................................................................................ 285 Case No. 3262 (Republic of Korea): Definitive report Complaint against the Government of the Republic of Korea presented by the International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers’ Association (IUF) ......................................................... 286–329 The Committee’s conclusions ....................................................................................... 319–328 The Committee’s recommendation ......................................................................................... 329 Case No. 3094 (Guatemala): Definitive report Complaint against the Government of Guatemala presented by the Federation of Bank, Service and State Employees of Guatemala (FESEBS) and the Trade Union of Workers of the Institute of Municipal Development (SITRAINFOM) ............................................................................................................ 330–345 The Committee’s conclusions ....................................................................................... 338–344 The Committee’s recommendations ........................................................................................ 345 Case No. 3152 (Honduras): Definitive report Complaint against the Government of Honduras presented by the Trade Union of Postal Workers of Honduras (SITRAHONDUCOR) .................... 346–361 The Committee’s conclusions ....................................................................................... 355–360 The Committee’s recommendation ......................................................................................... 361 GB332-INS_11-1_[NORME-180314-2]-En.docx v GB.332/INS/11/1 Case No. 3202 (Liberia): Report in which the Committee requests to be kept informed of developments Complaint against the Government of Liberia presented by the National Health Workers’ Association of Liberia (NAHWAL), supported by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), ITUC–Africa and Public Services International (PSI) ............................................................................... 362–387 The Committee’s conclusions ....................................................................................... 380–386 The Committee’s recommendations ........................................................................................ 387 Case No. 3205 (Mexico): Definitive report Complaint against the Government of Mexico presented by