[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 836 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 836

  Urging the Senate to give its advice and consent to ratification of 
 Convention No. 87 Concerning Freedom of Association and Protection of 
the Right to Organize as adopted by the International Labor Conference.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 7, 2004

 Mr. English submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                the Committee on International Relations

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Urging the Senate to give its advice and consent to ratification of 
 Convention No. 87 Concerning Freedom of Association and Protection of 
the Right to Organize as adopted by the International Labor Conference.

Whereas the United States serves as a model for other nations with regard to 
        labor rights and workplace safety;
Whereas the United States was a member of the International Labor Organization 
        (ILO) from 1934 to 1977;
Whereas in 1980, the United States rejoined the ILO and has continued to be a 
        member since;
Whereas the ILO has established eight core labor standards;
Whereas the United States has high levels of workplace standards and labor 
        rights, but has ratified just two of the eight core labor standards 
        established by the ILO;
Whereas if the United States ratifies the remaining core labor standards it will 
        clearly convey to workers and other nations the steadfast resolve and 
        commitment of the United States to improving the rights of workers at 
        home and abroad;
Whereas enforcement of labor rights and workplace standards are critical if a 
        strong and positive labor environment is to be fostered and upheld;
Whereas the United States provides technical assistance to improve the labor 
        regulations and enforcement mechanisms of other nations;
Whereas Convention No. 87 Concerning Freedom of Association and Protection of 
        the Right to Organize was adopted by the International Labor Conference 
        at its 31st session held at San Francisco, June 17 to July 10, 1948;
Whereas the Convention was transmitted to the Senate on August 27, 1949; and
Whereas on August 27, 1949, the Convention was referred to the Committee on 
        Foreign Relations of the Senate by unanimous consent: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives urges the Senate to 
give its advice and consent to ratification of Convention No. 87 
Concerning Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to 
Organize as adopted by the International Labor Conference.
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