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

The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s report in reply to its 2000 observation, in particular the information concerning methods of recruitment and selection of employment service staff (Article 9, paragraph 2, of the Convention). The Committee requests further information on the following points.

Articles 4 and 5. For many years, the Committee has been requesting detailed information on how the provisions of these Articles are applied in practice, as no information was provided in the last report received. Please provide full information on the arrangements made through advisory committees for the cooperation of employer and worker representatives in the organization and operation of the employment service and in the development of employment service policy. Please also indicate the number of advisory committees established, how they are constituted, and the procedure adopted for the appointment of employer and worker representatives. Please also include specific examples of the activities of the advisory committees and how their views were taken into account in the organization and operation of employment services, and in formulation of employment services policy.

Article 6. The Committee notes that there was no information on the application of this Article in the last report received. Please supply information on the organization of the General Manpower Authority, including the role played by the manpower and in-house training offices in facilitating the movement of workers from one country to another with the cooperation of the governments concerned. Please also supply information on measures taken to facilitate occupational mobility, in accordance with paragraph (b), and on the activities of the placement offices to fulfil the duties specified in paragraphs (a), (c), (d) and (e).