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Article 2 of the Convention. Training of labour inspectors. The Committee notes that the Government indicates in its report that it has been receiving technical assistance from the ILO since 2011 to assist with training to enhance the capabilities of labour inspectors. This training ensued from the 2009–10 ILO needs assessment of the labour administration and labour inspection system, which identified the lack of training of labour inspectors as one of the most evident weaknesses in the Labour Commission of Zanzibar. The Committee also notes the Government’s indication that further technical support on specialized trainings in the areas of domestic workers, the informal sector, migrant workers, oil and gas industries, tourism and food security is desirable. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the training provided to labour inspectors, including with respect to the sectors identified.

Article 3. Communication with workers and their representatives. The Committee notes the Government’s reply to its request regarding the number of complaints received from workers or their representatives, indicating that during the fiscal year 2014–15, 220 labour inspection visits were made following 58 complaints from workers. The Committee also notes that the Government reports that 45 complaints out of 58 were resolved during this period, while 13 were referred to the Dispute Handling Unit (DHU) for mediation and arbitration and three more were referred to the Industrial Court because they remained unresolved by the DHU. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the number of labour inspection visits, workers’ complaints, and the processing and resolution of those complaints, including any remedial measures undertaken as part of resolution.

Articles 4 and 5. Powers and obligations of labour inspectors. The Committee notes that the Government indicates, in response to its previous request, that 180 occupational safety and health inspections were conducted in 2014–15 and that the Office of Labour and Public Service received nine complaints in that period, which were investigated. The Government also notes that the actions taken in response to these complaints include the provision of education on occupational safety and health issues at the workplace. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the conduct and results of occupational safety and health inspections.