Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2010, published 100th ILC session (2011)

Underground Work (Women) Convention, 1935 (No. 45) - Cuba (Ratification: 1936)

In its previous comments, the Committee recalled that, based on the conclusions and proposals of the Working Party on Policy regarding the Revision of Standards, the ILO Governing Body decided that, with respect to underground work, the States parties to Convention No. 45 should be invited to contemplate ratifying the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176), and possibly denouncing Convention No. 45, even though the latter instrument has not been formally revised. The Committee notes that, according to the report, Convention No. 176 was submitted to the competent authorities and it was decided to defer its ratification, for which reason the Government will not denounce Convention No. 45. The Committee recalls that, in accordance with established practice, the period when this Convention is open for denunciation will last for one year from 30 May 2017 to 30 May 2018. The Committee recalls that, if it deems it necessary, the Government may request the technical assistance of the Office with a view to facilitating the process of the ratification of Convention No. 176. The Committee invites the Government to provide information on any changes concerning the possible ratification of Convention No. 176, including the need for technical assistance, where appropriate.