ITUC GLOBAL RIGHTS INDEX

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Another trend is the dramatic increase in the interference and restriction of free speech and peaceful assembly. Threats of terrorist activity are being used by governments in order to push for security agendas that undermine the right to freedom of assembly and expression which not only form the pillars of democratic societies but also enable workers and citizens to have a say in decision-making. In 50 countries, that is 9 countries more than last year, demonstrations were halted and workers suffered retaliation for expressing their views. Certain categories of workers are excluded from the right to freedom association in 58 per cent of all countries and workers do not have the right to strike in 68 per cent of countries. Workers are denied the right to bargain collectively for better working conditions in 57 per cent of countries. The findings are derived from the ITUC Global Rights Index. Throughout 2015 and 2016, the ITUC has investigated and documented repression and abuses faced by workers who stood up for democratic rights and freedoms, equality and social justice. Based on the evidence collected, we have produced the third Global Rights Index rating 141 countries on the degree of respect demonstrated for workers’ rights. The Global Rights Index covers internationally recognised core labour standards, specifically civil rights, the right to bargain collectively, the right to strike, the right to associate freely and access to due process rights. These rights are protected in international human rights instruments, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and have been recognised as constituting the prerequisites for the realisation of decent work. The ability of workers to organise allows them to use their collective power to achieve improved labour rights, health and safety at the workplace, the right not to be discriminated against and freedom from forced labour and child labour. The Global Rights Index therefore focuses on collective labour rights "as a benchmark" for the realisation of decent work. | 8
Part I of this publication provides a more detailed analysis of the 2016 ITUC Global Rights Index as well as a short overview of the methodology. Part II of the publication presents illustrative examples from the evidence we collected throughout the year. Further information can be found on the website of the ITUC Survey (survey.ituc-csi.org). Sharan Burrow, General Secretary 9 |
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