ILO Convention 190 2022-02-23
2022-02-23
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The question arises from the campaign led by Unite the union for ratifying ILO convention 190 on workplace violence and harassment.
If she will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to ratify ILO convention 190 on violence and harassment in the world of work.
The Government have made clear our intention to ratify International Labour Organisation convention 190 on violence and harassment. The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions plans to deposit the signed instrument of ratification at the ILO in Geneva shortly.
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The question arises from the campaign led by Unite the union for ratifying ILO convention 190 on workplace violence and harassment, which has been a priority but faces delays.
Ratifying ILO convention 190 on workplace violence and harassment is a key demand of the new “Get me home safely” campaign led by Unite the union. It is also meant to be a key priority for this Government, but the Minister has simply said that there will be moves to sign the convention. There have been many, many promises. What on earth is happening? Is there a seeming reluctance to accept ILO convention 190? Will the Minister get on and make sure that it is signed? There has been a huge increase in violence against women, particularly in the workplace.
The UK already has the necessary legislation in place to implement the convention. We will be required to report on compliance to the ILO in due course. The visit to deposit the ratification has been delayed as a result of covid-19 and the omicron variant; we will achieve it at the soonest possible date.
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The specific timeline for signing the convention was not provided despite delays due to COVID.
Delayed As A Result Of Covid-19 And The Omicron Variant
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