Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2001, published 90th ILC session (2002)

1. The Committee takes note of the Government’s detailed report. With reference to the direct request of 1999, the Government indicates that the National Labour Council has not as yet convened. Tripartite consultations are being held in committees set up by the Ministry of Labour and Employment which, among other subjects, deal with occupational health and safety, unemployment insurance and migrant workers. Tripartite committees have been established to discuss whether Conventions are to be ratified, and this facilitated the recent registration of the ratifications of Conventions Nos. 138, 174 and 182. The Government’s report also refers to tripartite consultations which have taken place in the framework of MERCOSUR. The Committee appreciates having received this information and would be grateful if the Government would continue to include in its reports the requisite information on consultations held in respect of each of the items covered in Article 5 of the Convention. Please also include information on developments in the tripartite consultations held in the context of MERCOSUR.

2. Please state whether, in accordance with Article 4, paragraph 2, arrangements have been made or are envisaged to finance any necessary training of participants in consultation procedures.