Sessional Paper No. 01 of 2001 on the Conventions and recommendations adopted by the International Labour Conference at the 34th 42nd and 81st to 87th (1951, 1958 and 1994-1999) Sessions

Abstract

The Con\'ention. 11 hich is one of the "core" Con\'entions of the International Labour Organization. that is. under the 1998 !LO Declaration on Fundamental P1inciples and Rights at Work and its Follow-up provides, inrer-a!ia. that ratifying countries should promote and ensure that the p1inciple of equal ren1uneration for men and women workers for work of equal value is applied to all workers. In Kenya, the Employment Act, Cap. 226, the Regulation of Wages and Conditions of Employment Act, Cap. 229 as well as all freely negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreements provide for equal pay for work of equal value for men and women employees. In order to f01mally register our support for and commitment to the principle of Elimination of Disciimination as set out in the above mentioned !LO , Declaration, it is necessary that the Government ratifies this Convention, In view of the foregoing, there is need for us to ratify this Convention.