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Remedial procedures. With regard to the comments by the Inter-Union Assembly of Workers - National Convention of Workers (PIT-CNT) concerning instances of discrimination based on sex in the National Administration of Electricity Plants and Distribution (UTE), in particular with respect to social security, which the Committee discussed in its previous comments, the Committee notes that in 2001 and 2002, there were no retirement incentive plans in the UTE and that there have been no initiatives of a nature similar to the case examined by the Committee. The Committee recalls that the trade union in question availed itself of the special, summary procedure provided for in Act No. 16045, which prohibits all discrimination that offends against the principle of equal treatment and opportunity for both sexes. The courts (of first and second instance) held that the abovementioned procedure has been repealed by the general rules under the General Code of Procedure. The Committee recalls that the availability of expedited procedures, which are inexpensive and easily accessible, is an important element in the application of the policy to promote equality of opportunity and treatment in employment and occupation (General Survey on equality in employment and occupation, 1988, paragraphs 216-230). It hopes that the Government will provide information on the claims that are pending, particularly those applying to Act No. 16045, and on the eventual adoption of any expedited procedures in this area.

The Committee is raising other points in a request addressed directly to the Government.