Hours of Work (Coal Mines) Convention, 1931

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Hours of Work (Coal Mines) Convention, 1931
C31
ILO Convention
Date of adoptionJune 18, 1931
Date in forceWithdrawn
May 30, 2000
ClassificationHours of Work
SubjectWorking Time
Previous Hours of Work (Commerce and Offices) Convention, 1930
Next Protection against Accidents (Dockers) Convention (Revised), 1932

Hours of Work (Coal Mines) Convention, 1931 was an International Labour Organization Convention.

Contents

It was established in 1931:

Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to hours of work in coal mines,...

The convention was never brought into force.

Revision

The principles of the convention were subsequently revised by ILO Convention C46.

Withdrawn

The convention was never brought into force, and it was withdrawn May 30, 2000 at the ILO General Conference.


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