Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining: A foundation of decent work

The event will highlight the key role that the fundamental principles and rights at work of freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining (FACB) have played over the past century, and are expected to play in the next. Bringing together speakers from government, workers’ and employers’ organizations and international organizations, it will demonstrate how the guarantee of these core ILO values, “enables the persons concerned, to claim freely and on the basis of equality of opportunity, their fair share of the wealth which they have helped to generate, and to achieve fully their human potential”. It will showcase success stories, where freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining have been used to effectively address key issues for societies, labour markets, workers and companies and will provide insights from the role played by the ILO Supervisory bodies in ensuring their realization.

Highlights from the forum

• Photo album and video recording of the forum
• News: Freedom of association and collective bargaining are key foundations for decent work