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

Employment Policy Convention, 1964 (No. 122) - Cuba (Ratification: 1971)

1. With reference to its observation, the Committee asks the Government to provide information in its next report on the workers affected by the measures adopted under Resolution No. 4/91-CETSS, and the results obtained in meeting the objectives of the Convention.

2. The Committee notes that, according to the Government, the lower growth of the population of working age is a demographic factor which is favourable to employment policy. It would be grateful if, in its next report, the Government would provide particulars of how demographic factors are taken into account in pursuing employment policy.

3. The Government refers in its report to the work of the Municipal Labour Departments. The Committee would be grateful if, in its next report, the Government would provide information on the measures taken to satisfy the needs of all categories of persons who frequently encounter difficulties in finding lasting employment, such as certain women, certain young workers, older workers and the long-term unemployed (categories referred to in paragraph 15 of the Employment Policy (Supplementary Provisions) Recommendation, 1984 (No. 169).

4. Part V of the report form. The Committee notes with interest that the information and experience gained through the participation of Cuban representatives in the meetings of employment planners convened by PREALC were considered beneficial. Please indicate whether any specific action has been taken as a result of these exchanges with PREALC.

5. Part VI of the report form. In earlier comments, the Committee noted with interest the statistical information sent by the Government (for example, the Statistical Yearbook of Cuba, 1988). Please continue to provide copies of reports, studies and inquiries, statistical data, etc., concerning employment policy.