Top UN court rules workers’ right to strike ‘protected’ in key treaty
The International Court of Justice has ruled that workers and unions have the right to strike under a key international treaty. This nonbinding opinion is expected to influence global labor relations and be celebrated by workers' groups. The ruling clarifies a long-standing dispute regarding the protection of the right to strike under the International Labour Organization's Convention 87.
- ▪The ICJ ruled that the right to strike is protected under the ILO's 1948 Freedom of Association treaty.
- ▪The ruling was a 10-4 decision by the court's 14-member panel.
- ▪Although nonbinding, the ICJ's opinions are often viewed as authoritative by local courts.
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News|Workers' RightsTop UN court rules workers’ right to strike ‘protected’ in key treatyThe nonbinding ruling is expected to be hailed as a victory by workers’ groups and influence global labour relations.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPolice keep watch as South African state workers seeking higher wages take part in a strike in Johannesburg [File: Reuters]By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and ReutersPublished On 21 May 202621 May 2026The top United Nations court has ruled that workers and unions have the right to strike under a key international treaty, an opinion that could shape labour laws around the world.International Court of Justice (ICJ) President Yuji Iwasawa said on Thursday…
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