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Right of Association (Agriculture) Convention, 1921 (No. 11) - Sri Lanka (RATIFICATION: 1952)

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Observation

Direct Request

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In its previous comments, the Committee had asked the Government to take the necessary steps to ensure for self-employed farmers the same association rights that industrial workers are accorded under the Trade Unions Ordinance of 1935. It had noted that, while farmers may form farmers’ organizations in line with the provisions of the Agrarian Services (Amendment) Act, No. 4 of 1991, section 56(A)(4) of this Act, which identifies the purposes of farmers’ organizations, neither grants them the right to represent members in disputes nor the right to engage in strikes. The Committee notes that the Government indicates in its report, that while Act No. 4 of 1991 helps farmers to collectively present their claims and find solutions, discussions held with the Department of Labour on the issue of the right of association of self-employed persons in agriculture did not result in a consensus. In these circumstances, the Government seeks ILO technical assistance to find a possible solution that will enable farmers’ organizations to represent their members in disputes and to engage in strikes. The Committee takes note of the Government’s request and expects that the national legislation and practice will be brought into conformity with the Convention taking advantage of any technical assistance that the Office may provide. It requests the Government to provide information on all developments in this regard.