Forum On The Collective Labor Agreement and Freedom of Association (GA1-210201501-AA2-EV02)
Forum On The Collective Labor Agreement and Freedom of Association (GA1-210201501-AA2-EV02)
EV02)
Eduardo Amaris Perez
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Card No. 2879883
Is it possible for people with different trades and linked to different companies to be part of
a single trade union? Explain your answer.
It is totally possible since these fall under the class of unions of the "various trades" type, these groups
they are formed when in the same region or industry there is no number of workers
sufficiently large to form a trade union and/or industrial union.
A collective labor agreement is a legal norm and partly a source of labor law, the
which regulates a series of working conditions applicable to a specific territorial area and
professional sector, which are agreed upon between the workers and the company.
There are five general elements that must be committed in a contract during the
negotiations. These are the following.
• Salaries.
• Insurance coverage.
• Job protections.
• Free Time.
What is a workplace conflict? Explain your answer.
There are those who claim that the strike is a strategy used by workers to
To take over companies and not work. What do you think about that?
The strike as such is a legitimate right that all employees of companies have to
defending each and every one of their work interests. Therefore, this way of protesting is not about
of a strategy to take over companies or to avoid working, quite the opposite, it is about
a tool that allows them to negotiate and exert pressure in situations where they consider that
their rights are not being respected and they are in total vulnerability.
Trade union freedom is any social organization in which employees have the right to
to be part, without any discrimination or distinction, to group together through the
constitution of permanent organizations that identify them as groups with interests
common. This human and fundamental right implies the freedom both to associate and to
withdraw from such organizations and allows workers to defend and promote their
rights to ensure dignified conditions.
Addressing those behaviors that violate the right to freedom of association, such as,
example, not discriminating against women, respecting employers, respecting the principles and
fundamental rights at work, as it is essential for human dignity,
respecting the labor standards contained in the ILO Conventions and recommendations.
Unions must adapt in the exercise of their rights and the fulfillment of their duties to the
rules of this title and are subject to the inspection and oversight of the Government, as far as
concerns public order. The right to union association was established in Article 2 of the
ILO Convention 87 in the following terms:
Article 2: Workers and employers, without any distinction and without prior authorization,
They have the right to establish the organizations they deem appropriate, as well as the right to affiliate.
to these organizations, with the sole condition of observing their statutes.
Convention 87 of 1948 was ratified by Colombia and incorporated into the national legal framework.
through Law 26 of 1976, in accordance with the system of integration of international norms
provided at that time by the Political Constitution of 1886.
What actions would you propose to promote the right to unionize and freedom?
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To promote the right to association and freedom of association, it is necessary to hold talks and/or
conferences in companies about the importance of this right and what benefits they gain from training
unions to employees of both private and public companies, that is, start educating
and create a culture of social participation, with the aim of ensuring that workers have knowledge.
in which they can assert their rights and express their grievances without the fear that the
they are fired for wanting and demanding better working conditions.
Regarding Colombia and labor rights, they present various challenges and
problems such as constant violence against union leaders, but there are also advances
in collective participation in trade unions and collective bargaining, which indicates in a way
a progress in the protection of labor rights.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) establishes certain international standards and
provides technical assistance for the promotion of better and fair labor conditions for the
employees and ensure compliance with labor rights in Colombia and the world.
They aim to defend the interests of the workers they represent, as well as
facilitate attendance, provide services, achieve improvements in different working conditions and
progress in the worker's life.
Unions are classified into trade unions, company unions, and industry unions.
mixed trades unions, independent workers' unions, unions by branch or
activity and pensioners' unions.
What is the importance of trade union organization for democracy?
The labor union becomes important for democracy, as it helps in the protection of the
workers' rights. Unions are organizations that represent workers
from an industry or a labor sector, which help workers negotiate better
salaries and benefits, and they also help them protect themselves from different aspects that may threaten
against their labor rights.
In some cases, they can make it difficult for workers to be part of a union organization.
In other cases, they can make it more difficult to represent unionized workers.
Finally, in some cases, outsourcing of employment can lead to workers being
transferred to another service provider, which may affect their work relationships and their
union rights.