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The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.
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The Committee welcomes the detailed information provided in the Government’s report on the measures taken by the tripartite Economic and Social Council (ESC) during the reporting period to promote and strengthen social dialogue and tripartite consultations at the national and local levels. The Government reports that the ESC continues to hold meetings, with seven meetings having been held in 2017. It adds that the social partners have engaged in both bipartite and tripartite consultations at the national level, and refers to discussions concerning the development of labour legislation and various action plans, including an action plan on the promotion of social dialogue, discussed by the ESC in 2015. Moreover, in 2016, among other activities, the ESC reviewed and adopted an action plan for the promotion of collective bargaining. The Government further indicates that six local ESCs have been established in the municipalities of Resen, Sveti Nikole, Strumica, Kichevo, Radovish and Struga, bringing the total of local ESCs to 15. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the implementation and impact of the measures adopted under the action plans to promote social dialogue and collective bargaining and to communicate copies of the relevant action plans. The Committee further invites the Government to provide information with regard to whether any measures have been taken in relation to the possibility of introducing a fund for the promotion of social dialogue, discussed in the meeting.
Article 4. Administrative support and training. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that, in 2015, the ESC’s Rules of Procedure were amended, expanding its institutional framework and technical functioning. Six permanent working bodies were established within the ESC. In addition, a tripartite secretariat was established providing technical and expert support to the ESC, for whose functioning special rooms were provided and equipped. The Government indicates that thematic trainings and workshops were organized to strengthen the capacities of both the national and local ESCs. The Committee requests the Government to provide updated information on the nature and impact of the amendments made to the ESC’s Rules of Procedure. In addition, the Committee invites the Government to provide information on any arrangements made for the financing of the training of participants, including information concerning the frequency, nature and content of the training provided.
Article 5 of the Convention. Effective tripartite consultations. In its previous comments, the Committee requested the Government to provide detailed information on the content and outcome of tripartite consultations held on each of the matters related to international labour standards set out in Article 5(1)(a)–(e) of the Convention. The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not contain information in this respect. The Committee therefore reiterates its request for detailed information on the content and outcome of tripartite consultations in relation to the matters covered under Article 5(1): the Government’s replies to questionnaires concerning items on the agenda of the International Labour Conference, particularly with regard to the Government’s comments on proposed texts to be discussed by the Conference (Article 5(1)(a)); consultations held with the social partners on the proposals made to the competent authorities upon the submission of instruments adopted by the Conference (Article 5(1)(b)); tripartite consultations on the re-examination of unratified Conventions and Recommendations to which effect has not yet been given (Article 5(1)(c)); and on denunciation of ratified Conventions (Article 5, paragraph 1(e)).

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The Committee welcomes the detailed information provided in the Government’s report on the measures taken by the tripartite Economic and Social Council (ESC) during the reporting period to promote and strengthen social dialogue and tripartite consultations at the national and local levels. The Government reports that the ESC continues to hold meetings, with seven meetings having been held in 2017. It adds that the social partners have engaged in both bipartite and tripartite consultations at the national level, and refers to discussions concerning the development of labour legislation and various action plans, including an action plan on the promotion of social dialogue, discussed by the ESC in 2015. Moreover, in 2016, among other activities, the ESC reviewed and adopted an action plan for the promotion of collective bargaining. The Government further indicates that six local ESCs have been established in the municipalities of Resen, Sveti Nikole, Strumica, Kichevo, Radovish and Struga, bringing the total of local ESCs to 15. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the implementation and impact of the measures adopted under the action plans to promote social dialogue and collective bargaining and to communicate copies of the relevant action plans. The Committee further invites the Government to provide information with regard to whether any measures have been taken in relation to the possibility of introducing a fund for the promotion of social dialogue, discussed in the meeting.
Article 4. Administrative support and training. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that, in 2015, the ESC’s Rules of Procedure were amended, expanding its institutional framework and technical functioning. Six permanent working bodies were established within the ESC. In addition, a tripartite secretariat was established providing technical and expert support to the ESC, for whose functioning special rooms were provided and equipped. The Government indicates that thematic trainings and workshops were organized to strengthen the capacities of both the national and local ESCs. The Committee requests the Government to provide updated information on the nature and impact of the amendments made to the ESC’s Rules of Procedure. In addition, the Committee invites the Government to provide information on any arrangements made for the financing of the training of participants, including information concerning the frequency, nature and content of the training provided.
Article 5 of the Convention. Effective tripartite consultations. In its previous comments, the Committee requested the Government to provide detailed information on the content and outcome of tripartite consultations held on each of the matters related to international labour standards set out in Article 5(1)(a)–(e) of the Convention. The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not contain information in this respect. The Committee therefore reiterates its request for detailed information on the content and outcome of tripartite consultations in relation to the matters covered under Article 5(1): the Government’s replies to questionnaires concerning items on the agenda of the International Labour Conference, particularly with regard to the Government’s comments on proposed texts to be discussed by the Conference (Article 5(1)(a)); consultations held with the social partners on the proposals made to the competent authorities upon the submission of instruments adopted by the Conference (Article 5(1)(b)); tripartite consultations on the re-examination of unratified Conventions and Recommendations to which effect has not yet been given (Article 5(1)(c)); and on denunciation of ratified Conventions (Article 5, paragraph 1(e)).

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The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments initially made in 2014.
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Article 5 of the Convention. Effective tripartite consultations. The Committee invites the Government to continue to report on measures taken to promote tripartite consultations on international labour standards, as required under the Convention, and on any follow-up to recommendations derived from such consultations.

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Article 5 of the Convention. Effective tripartite consultations. The Committee notes with interest that since its last report, and as a result of the implementation of the Convention, the Government has ratified eight Conventions. The Government also reports on the activities of the Economic Social Council, and the technical cooperation with Belgium, Ireland and the ILO on social dialogue. The Committee invites the Government to continue to report on measures taken to promote tripartite consultations on international labour standards, as required under the Convention, and on any follow-up to recommendations derived from such consultations.

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Tripartite consultations required by the Convention. The Committee notes the Government’s report received in September 2010 containing detailed replies to its previous direct request. The Committee notes with interest that a new agreement on the Economic and Social Council was signed by the relevant parties on 25 August 2010, which covers in its section 2 the tripartite consultations on international labour standards required by the Convention. It further notes the involvement of the ILO Office in Budapest in facilitating the agreement and the drafting of the new legislative texts. The Government also indicates that, upon the initiative of the Trade Union of Civil Engineering, Industry and Planning (SGIP) and, based on a proposal of the Economic and Social Council, there is an ongoing parliamentary procedure for the ratification of the Labour Clauses (Public Contracts) Convention, 1949 (No. 94). The Government also indicates that it plans to strengthen tripartite consultations through a project by the Austrian Development Agency and the ILO, and by using other financial and technical support from international institutions. The Committee invites the Government to provide in its next report detailed information on the content of the consultations and the recommendations formulated by the Economic and Social Council on the matters set out in Article 5(1) of the Convention. Please also provide information on the follow-up regarding the ratification of Convention No. 94 (Article 5(1)(c)).

Financing of training. The Committee notes that in light of the present circumstances of an economic crisis and due to limited financial resources, currently the Government has not provided funds for training of participants in the consultative procedures. The Committee invites the Government to include in its report information on any change that may occur regarding arrangements for the financing of any necessary training (Article 4(2)).

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Article 5 of the Convention. Tripartite consultations required by the Convention. The Committee notes the Government’s first report on the application of the Convention received in October 2009. The Government refers to the Economic and Social Council (ESC), established through a tripartite agreement in accordance with the Labour Relations Act, as being the main body for tripartite consultations. The Government indicates that the ESC’s mandate allows tripartite consultations over the issues covered by Article 5 of the Convention. The Government also indicates that amendments are being made to the Labour Relations Act to include specific provisions for the implementation of the Convention. In this connection, the ILO Office in Budapest was requested to provide assistance to support the work of the ESC. The Committee invites the Government to provide in its next report further information on the operation of the mechanism of consultation on international labour standards, including precise information on the activities of the ESC on the matters covered by the Convention. It would appreciate receiving detailed information on the content of the consultations and the recommendations formulated on each of the matters set out in Article 5(1) of the Convention.

Article 4, paragraph 2. Financing of training. Please describe any arrangements made for the provision of financing by the Government for any necessary training of participants on the consultative procedures.

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