ICJ Rules ILO Convention 87 Protects Right to Strike

Kathmandu. The United Nations' International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday ruled that a key International Labour Organization treaty protects the right to strike. This decision could have a profound impact on global labor relations.

The court was asked for an opinion on whether the 1948 ILO treaty, known as 'Convention 87', inherently establishes the right of workers to strike.