With the exception of essential services, employers should not hire workers to replace those on strike (garment production is not considered an essential service based on the Freedom of Association Committee of the ILO Governing Body).
Unless they engaged in serious misconduct or serious acts, employers should not punish those who participate in strikes. They must not deduct more wages than those corresponding to the days lost during a strike, terminate workers, fail to renew workers’ work agreements, reduce benefits or seniority, or impose heavier workloads.
Peaceful strikes should not be broken up by security forces or the police.