Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2008, published 98th ILC session (2009)

Tripartite Consultation (International Labour Standards) Convention, 1976 (No. 144) - South Africa (Ratification: 2003)

Effective tripartite consultations required by the Convention. The Committee takes note of the information provided in the Government’s report received in October 2008. The Government details the procedures for tripartite consultations on each of the matters listed under Article 5, paragraph 1, of the Convention. The Government indicates that, at any stage, any constituency of the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) can table a matter under Article 5, paragraph 1, of the Convention for discussion in the appropriate chamber. If the matter involves more than one chamber, any constituency can table the matter either at one of the chambers, or at the over-arching management committee which is made up of representatives of the employers, workers and community organizations. The Government indicates that the NEDLAC consultative negotiations are then followed extensively, and that this implies that every constituency has the full opportunity to express its views. The Committee notes with interest the information supplied on the procedures of the tripartite consultative process on matters covered by the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide further information in its next report on the content and outcome of the tripartite consultations held on matters listed under Article 5, paragraph 1, of the Convention, including information on the nature of any reports or recommendations made as a result of the consultations.