Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2002, published 91st ILC session (2003)

1. The Committee notes the information on the labour inspections. It notes that 7,367 inspections on employment relations were carried out in the year 2000, and that 5,305 violations were established. However, it notes that the report on the work and activities carried out by the Labour Inspectorate in 2000 did not point to any employment discrimination. Recalling that it is important that labour inspectors be properly trained with regards to issues concerning equality of opportunity and treatment, so that they may offer pertinent control, advice and information in this area. The Committee notes that very little information was received from the Government on the specific action of labour inspectors in the effective application of provisions concerning equality. Therefore, the Committee asks the Government to supply information on the initiatives taken with a view to reinforcing the action of the Labour Inspectorate, by training inspectors in matters concerning equality, recruiting specialized staff, and strengthening the participation of workers’ representatives in the process of inspection.

2. The Committee would appreciate receiving information on measures taken by the Government to seek the cooperation of workers’ and employers’ organizations in accordance with Article 3(a) of the Convention.