Minimum Wage Fixing Convention 1970
| C131 | |
|---|---|
| ILO Convention | |
| Date of adoption | June 22, 1970 |
| Date in force | April 29, 1972 |
| Classification | Minimum wage |
| Subject | Wages |
| Previous | Medical Care and Sickness Benefits Convention, 1969 |
| Next | Holidays with Pay Convention (Revised), 1970 |
The Minimum Wage Fixing Convention is an International Labour Organization standard adopted in 1970. The Convention requires states to establish systems of minimum wages and to implement machinery for the fixing and revision of minimum wages.[1] The Convention requires states to consult with employers and trade unions when fixing minimum wages.[2]
Ratifications
As of February 2024, the convention has been ratified by 54 states.[3]
External links
References
- ^ Plant, Roger (1994). Labour Standards and Structural Adjustment. International Labour Organization. p. 26. ISBN 978-92-2-108010-7.
- ^ Eyraud, Francois; Saget, Catherine (2008-02-22). "The Revival of Minimum Wage Setting Institutions". In Berg, Janice; Kucera, David (eds.). In Defence of Labour Market Institutions: Cultivating Justice in the Developing World. Springer. p. 101. ISBN 978-0-230-58420-4.
- ^ "Ratifications of C131 - Minimum Wage Fixing Convention, 1970 (No. 131)". International Labour Organization. Retrieved 2024-02-17.