Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2015, published 105th ILC session (2016)

Labour Administration Convention, 1978 (No. 150) - Greece (Ratification: 1985)

Other comments on C150

Observation

Direct Request

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The Committee notes the Government’s indications, in reply to its previous requests, concerning recent initiatives with the ILO, i.e. a high-level tripartite meeting concerning social dialogue and collective dismissals, etc., and concerning the activities of the Greek Manpower Employment Organization (OEAD) (Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention).

Articles 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10. Coordination of the system of labour administration in consultation with the employers’ and workers’ organizations and resources at the disposal of the labour administration staff. The Committee previously noted that the Government is in the process of implementing the restructuring of administrative units and services, which includes, inter alia, a complete design of the new organizational chart with a detailed description of new posts, missions, powers and responsibilities of each directorate, section and post. In this regard, the Committee notes the Government’s indication that, in the framework of this restructuring, Presidential Decree No. 113/2014 governing the Statute of the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Welfare has been issued and published in the Official Gazette. It further notes that instructions have been given to several ministries, including the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Welfare with regard to the classification, distribution and placement of new positions and management positions.

The Committee also notes the Government’s information that the system “Ergani” which enables the online registration of information on the employment relationship and the terms and conditions of employment has enabled the collection of comprehensive labour market data and the considerable reduction of administrative costs. The Committee further notes that, according to the Government, the establishment in 2014 of the Government Employment Council, a Council composed of several ministries with the engagement of the social partners, should contribute to the broader coordination of policies in the areas of collective bargaining, wages, social security and employment with a view to addressing as effectively as possible the situation in the country. The Committee requests the Government to provide an organizational chart of the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Welfare, and describe in detail the impact of the restructuring on the allocation of financial resources, the number, status and conditions of service of the staff of the labour inspection system (including information on the classification, distribution and placement of staff, the legal provisions governing their statute, etc.). The Committee also once again requests the Government to provide information on the involvement of the social partners in the restructuring of the labour administration system.