Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1992, published 79th ILC session (1992)

Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100) - Cuba (Ratification: 1954)

1. The Committee notes that, by virtue of section 99 of the 1984 Labour Code, workers receive equal pay for equal work without discrimination, inter alia, on grounds of sex. With reference to the explanations contained in paragraphs 19 to 21 and 44 to 65 of its 1986 General Survey on Equal Remuneration, the Committee points out that, in accordance with the Convention, the principle of equal remuneration has to be understood as being for work of equal value. It requests the Government to indicate in its next report the manner in which the application of the Convention is guaranteed for men and women workers performing work that is different but of equal value.

2. The Committee notes, according to the last report, that the statistical services are continuing to endeavour to improve the data systems on earnings. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would supply in its next report:

(i) the salary scales applicable in the public service, with information on the distribution of men and women at the various levels;

(ii) the texts of provisions fixing wage levels in the various sectors, with information, if possible, on the percentage of women covered by these measures and the distribution of men and women at the various levels;

(iii) statistics on wage rates and average earnings for men and women, if possible by occupation, sector, seniority and skill level, as well as information on the corresponding percentage for women.