Pillar 4: Core Labour Standards
Without respecting fundamental rights at work it will be difficult if not impossible to achieve the remaining Decent Work objectives. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are particularly important as they enable dialogue between stakeholders, the extension of social security and protection and sustainable employment creation. The violation of fundamental rights at work cannot be used as for comparative advantage nor should labour standards be used for trade protection.
Key Resources
TUC (2006): Getting to the Core
