A/79/159 (g) Ensure that barriers for access to justice and a remedy are removed for all workers without discrimination and secure the involvement of workers’ organizations in the process; (h) Formalize the informal economy to the extent possible in order to enhance labour rights protection, and in doing so, secure the full realization of trade union rights; (i) Involve workers’ organizations in labour inspection in order to identify contemporary forms of slavery, hold perpetrators accountable and facilitate access to justice and remedies for victims more effectively; (j) Strengthen human rights due diligence among businesses and employers with meaningful engagement with workers’ organizations; (k) Promote active participation of workers’ organizations in the development of labour laws and policies, as well as national action plans and legislation on contemporary forms of slavery; (l) Foster partnerships between workers’ organizations, relevant public authorities, businesses and civil society organizations in order to share information and coordinate joint efforts in combating contemporary forms of slavery; (m) Address intersecting forms of discrimination with regard to the exercise of trade union rights more effectively. Adopt temporary special measures for marginalized groups where appropriate. 47. The Special Rapporteur makes the following recommendations to businesses and employers: (a) Respect and protect trade union rights for all workers, as well as the activities of workers’ organizations without discrimination and refrain from arbitrary or unlawful interference; (b) Ensure that workers’ organizations are involved in labour dispute resolution and decision-making processes with regard to working conditions; (c) Allow workers’ organizations to inspect workplaces and housing provided by employers freely and independently; (d) Establish independent and accessible grievance mechanisms, and provide effective remedies in case of labour and human rights violations; (e) Implement the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights with meaningful engagement with workers’ organizations; (f) Promote collective bargaining and global framework agreements between brands, retailers and global unions; (g) Engage with States, national and international civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders such as ILO to create an enabling environment for the exercise of trade union rights; (h) Address intersecting forms of discrimination which prevent workers from exercising trade union rights effectively. 48. The Special Rapporteur makes the following recommendations to workers’ organizations: (a) Continue their important efforts in empowering workers and promoting their rights locally, nationally and internationally; 20/21 24-13043

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