Does the law prohibit imposing excessive sanctions against striking workers, including replacement of such workers?

  • Prohibition of replacing workers on strike
  • No prohibition
  • No Data

This map reflects policies as of 1 January 2024 in 145 countries covered by the Index. The maps are based on the Labour Rights Index 2024, produced by the WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research (WageIndicator Labour Law office).

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  • 84 countries prohibit replacing striking workers or imposing excessive sanctions on striking workers.
  • 61 countries permit the replacement of striking workers or impose excessive sanctions on striking workers.