Czech Republic

Czech Republic is a member state of the ILO since 1993.

The country has ratified 64 ILO International Labour Standards (Conventions), including the eight fundamental Conventions.

According to its Constitution, the ILO maintains relations with governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations.

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Trafficking of people and forced labour in Central and Eastern Europe

01 January 2009

Until recently, the spotlight throughout Europe has been on forced labour involving undocumented workers or those who have not migrated through regular channels. However, trafficking for labour exploitation, including forced labour, is now moving up the agenda of policy-makers as more evidence of its existence comes to light. The ILO report on forced labour - The Cost of Coercion - reviews the situation in Central and Eastern Europe