Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2004, published 93rd ILC session (2005)

Labour Administration Convention, 1978 (No. 150) - Cuba (Ratification: 1980)

The Committee notes the Government’s report for the period ending 31 May 2004 and the information provided in reply to its previous comments.

According to the Government, the economic, financial and trade difficulties that the country has been confronted with for more than four decades are the principal obstacle to the purchase of the materials and equipment necessary for the computerization and systematic operation of social security and other fields covered by the Ministry of Labour, and to the establishment of a computer network. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee however notes with interest that the establishment of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security improved the operation of the labour administration system, particularly in the field of employment policy; the coverage of the social security system; the provision of guidance and social prevention for families, young persons and the disabled; and the extension of social protection to working mothers. The Committee hopes that the Government will be in a situation to provide information in its next report on further progress achieved in the operation of the labour administration system.

The Committee is addressing a request directly to the Government on other matters.