Top UN court rules workers’ right to strike ‘protected’ in key treaty
Summary
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that workers and unions have the right to strike under the International Labour Organization’s 1948 treaty on freedom of association. This non-binding opinion supports workers’ strike rights but does not define the exact rules for striking.Key Facts
- The ICJ made the ruling with a 10-4 vote from its 14 judges.
- The ruling is based on the ILO’s 1948 Convention 87, which protects workers’ and unions’ rights.
- The court said strikes are a common way for workers to improve their work conditions.
- The opinion does not specify the full rights or limits of the right to strike.
- The ruling is not legally binding but is often seen as influential worldwide.
- 158 countries have agreed to the Convention 87 treaty.
- The ILO requested the ICJ’s opinion due to disagreements between workers and employers about strike rights.
- This legal ruling aims to clarify a long-standing debate on workers’ right to strike globally.
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