Which ILO instrument establishes the right of workers to form and join trade unions of their own choosing without prior authorization, a fundamental principle of freedom of association?
- Convention No. 87
- Convention No. 98
- Convention No. 135
- Convention No. 154
Answer: Convention No. 87
ILO Convention No. 87 (1948) on Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise is a fundamental convention. It guarantees workers and employers the right to establish and join organizations without interference, essential for collective bargaining and social dialogue.