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Minimum Wage Fixing Convention 1970

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Minimum Wage Fixing Convention, 1970
C131
ILO Convention
Date of adoptionJune 22, 1970
Date in forceApril 29, 1972
ClassificationMinimum wage
SubjectWages
PreviousMedical Care and Sickness Benefits Convention, 1969
NextHolidays 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

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As of February 2024, the convention has been ratified by 54 states.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ Plant, Roger (1994). Labour Standards and Structural Adjustment. International Labour Organization. p. 26. ISBN 978-92-2-108010-7.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Ratifications of C131 - Minimum Wage Fixing Convention, 1970 (No. 131)". International Labour Organization. Retrieved 2024-02-17.


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