Tripartite Consultation (International Labour Standards) Convention, 1976 (No. 144) - Estonia (Ratification: 1994)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2019, published 109th ILC session (2021)

Article 5(1) of the Convention. Effective tripartite consultations. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in relation to tripartite consultations held during the reporting period on matters regarding international labour standards. The Government indicates that the ILO Council continues to meet annually to discuss all matters relating to the ILO and international labour standards. It indicates that, in 2017 and 2018, the draft of the violence and harassment Convention was introduced to the members of the Council, who were informed of the status of the procedure for adopting the Convention and its Recommendation. The Committee welcomes the Government’s indication that, next year, there is a high probability that the Council will discuss the possibility of ratifying the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 206). The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide updated information on the specific content and outcomes of the tripartite consultations held on all of the matters covered by Article 5(1)(a)–(e) of the Convention

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2016, published 106th ILC session (2017)

Article 5(1) of the Convention. Effective tripartite consultations. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government on the consultations held during the reporting period on matters regarding international labour standards. The Committee notes with interest the ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), and the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188), on 5 May and 3 May 2016, respectively, and the involvement of the social partners in the legislative process. The Committee further notes that the Estonian ILO Council has also supported the ratification of the Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention, 1930 in October 2014. The Government indicates that the ratification process of the 2014 Protocol has commenced and that the social partners were consulted in the process of drafting the legislation necessary for ratification. The Committee also notes from the report that the Estonian ILO Council meets to provide input to the reports made by the Government under article 22 of the ILO Constitution. The social partners are also asked to provide comments to the questionnaires concerning items on the agenda of the International Labour Conference. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide updated information on the content and outcome of the tripartite consultations held on the matters covered by Article 5(1) of the Convention, as well as on the activities of the Estonian ILO Council with respect to matters covered by the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2013, published 103rd ILC session (2014)

Effective tripartite consultations. The Committee notes the report provided by the Government in June 2013 in reply to its 2012 direct request. The Government indicates that very intense tripartite consultations took place concerning the preparation of the new Maritime Labour Act, which it hopes will be passed in 2013, and will include the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), and the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188). The Government adds that, in November 2012, the Estonian ILO Council took a supportive position in connection with the implementation of the Social Protection Floors Recommendation, 2012 (No. 202). The Committee invites the Government to continue to provide detailed information on the measures taken following tripartite consultations on the international labour standards covered by Article 5(1) of the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2011, published 101st ILC session (2012)

The Committee notes the report provided by the Government for the period ending May 2011. It notes that the Estonian ILO Council was actively involved in the implementation of the procedure of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), and the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188), as well as on other matters covered by the Convention. The Government indicates that it intends to ratify the MLC, 2006, and Convention No. 188 after the new Seafarers Act is adopted by the Parliament in the beginning of 2012. The Committee invites the Government to continue to report on measures taken with respect to tripartite consultations covered by Article 5(1) of the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1997, published 86th ILC session (1998)

1. The Committee notes the Government's second report on application of the Convention. It also notes the communication sent to the ILO on November 1997 in response to its previous direct request.

2. The Government indicates in its report that the Estonian ILO Council has held consultations on the possibility of ratifying the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176). In addition, the Council may shortly examine the possibility of ratifying ILO Conventions Nos. 177, 178 and 179. The Committee notes this information with interest; nevertheless, it would be grateful if the Government would supply with its next report more detailed information on the consultations held on the other matters covered in Article 5, paragraph 1, of the Convention, as well as on their frequency.

3. Finally, with reference to the Government's reply under Article 6 of the Convention, the Committee requests the Government to supply the annual report, if any, produced by the Estonian ILO Council.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1996, published 85th ILC session (1997)

1. The Committee notes with interest the Government's first report. It notes the establishment in 1992 of the Estonian ILO Council, which is tripartite in composition in accordance with the Convention. It would be grateful if the Government would supply with its next report the texts concerning the establishment, functions and working of the above Council, taking into account the provisions of Articles 2 to 6 of the Convention.

2. Article 4, paragraph 2. The Committee notes the comments made by the Association of Trade Unions to the effect that financing has not been provided for training for participants in the consultation procedures in view of the State's severe budgetary difficulties. It hopes that arrangements will be made at the appropriate time to finance such training. The Government is requested to provide information on this subject in the future.