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1. The Committee takes note of the Government’s report. It also takes note of the report of the Committee on Freedom of Association on Case No. 2187 (see 332nd Report, paragraphs 691-729). The Committee also takes note of the comments made by the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU), dated 28 October 2003, and requests the Government to reply thereto.

2. The Committee recalls that in its previous direct request it had noted that the Trade Union Recognition Act provided for compulsory recognition of trade unions based upon 40 per cent support of the workers and had requested the Government to indicate any measure envisaged to ensure that, when any trade union has less than 40 per cent support of the workers, bargaining rights can be granted to all unions in the bargaining unit, at least on behalf of their own members. The Committee notes that in its report the Government indicates that this matter will be transmitted to the representative organizations of employers and trade unions for their comments. The Committee hopes that the consultative process will be concluded soon and requests the Government to keep it informed of the views of the social partners and any measures adopted pursuant to the consultations.