ILO Declaration. Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work | Seafish

ILO Declaration. Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

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International Labour Organization
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Commits Member States to respect and promote principles and rights in four categories, whether or not they have ratified the relevant Conventions.



Adopted in 1998, the Declaration commits Member States to respect and promote principles and rights in four categories, whether or not they have ratified the relevant Conventions. These categories are: freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining, the elimination of forced or compulsory labour, the abolition of child labour and the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.


Significance for seafood businesses: 

These are general principles to be aware of (not seafood specific).


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