Dock Work Convention, 1973 (No. 137) - Guyana (Ratification: 1983)

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2018, published 108th ILC session (2019)

The Committee notes with concern that, since 2002, it has repeatedly requested the Government to communicate information to enable it to determine the manner in which the Convention is given effect in Guyana. It notes the Government’s brief report, which indicates that the working arrangements for dockworkers are not structured and organized. The Government adds that dockworkers are basically freelancers operating informally in the private sector and that, therefore, it is difficult to ascertain whether the provisions of the Convention are applied. In this respect, the Committee recalls that the Convention does not exclude independent workers. Article 1(1) of the Convention provides that it applies to all persons who are regularly available for work as dockworkers and who depend on dock work for their main annual income. The Committee therefore requests the Government to provide detailed information on the manner in which compliance with the provisions of the Convention is ensured. It further requests the Government to communicate the number of dockworkers in all occupational categories on the registers maintained in accordance with Article 3(1) of the Convention, and of any variations in their numbers (Part V of the report form).

The Committee expects that the Government’s next report will contain full information in response to its previous comments.

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

The Committee notes with concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It is therefore bound to repeat its previous comments.

Repetition

The Committee noted the Government’s report for the period ending September 2002, according to which there has been no change in the application of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to give a general appreciation on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice, including for instance extracts from the reports of the authorities entrusted with the application of the laws and regulations, and the available information on the numbers of dockworkers on the registers of workers in docks maintained in accordance with Article 3 of the Convention and of any variations in their numbers (Part V of the report form).

The Committee expects that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2015, published 105th ILC session (2016)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It expresses concern in this respect. It is therefore bound to repeat its previous comments.

Repetition

The Committee noted the Government’s report for the period ending September 2002, according to which there has been no change in the application of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to give a general appreciation on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice, including for instance extracts from the reports of the authorities entrusted with the application of the laws and regulations, and the available information on the numbers of dockworkers on the registers of workers in docks maintained in accordance with Article 3 of the Convention and of any variations in their numbers (Part V of the report form).

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2014, published 104th ILC session (2015)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous comments.

Repetition

The Committee noted the Government’s report for the period ending September 2002, according to which there has been no change in the application of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to give a general appreciation on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice, including for instance extracts from the reports of the authorities entrusted with the application of the laws and regulations, and the available information on the numbers of dockworkers on the registers of workers in docks maintained in accordance with Article 3 of the Convention and of any variations in their numbers (Part V of the report form).

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observations which read as follows:

Repetition

The Committee noted the Government’s report for the period ending September 2002, according to which there has been no change in the application of the Convention. It requests the Government to give a general appreciation on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice, including for instance extracts from the reports of the authorities entrusted with the application of the laws and regulations, and the available information on the numbers of dockworkers on the registers of workers in docks maintained in accordance with Article 3 of the Convention and of any variations in their numbers (Part V of the report form).

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2012, published 102nd ILC session (2013)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Repetition

The Committee noted the Government’s report for the period ending September 2002, according to which there has been no change in the application of the Convention. It requests the Government to give a general appreciation on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice, including for instance extracts from the reports of the authorities entrusted with the application of the laws and regulations, and the available information on the numbers of dockworkers on the registers of workers in docks maintained in accordance with Article 3 of the Convention and of any variations in their numbers (Part V of the report form).

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation, which read as follows:

Repetition

The Committee noted the Government’s report for the period ending September 2002, according to which there has been no change in the application of the Convention. It requests the Government to give a general appreciation on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice, including for instance extracts from the reports of the authorities entrusted with the application of the laws and regulations, and the available information on the numbers of dockworkers on the registers of workers in docks maintained in accordance with Article 3 of the Convention and of any variations in their numbers (Part V of the report form).

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee noted the Government’s report for the period ending September 2002, according to which there has been no change in the application of the Convention. It requests the Government to give a general appreciation on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice, including for instance extracts from the reports of the authorities entrusted with the application of the laws and regulations, and the available information on the numbers of dockworkers on the registers of workers in docks maintained in accordance with Article 3 of the Convention and of any variations in their numbers (Part V of the report form).

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2009, published 99th ILC session (2010)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the Government’s report for the period ending September 2002, according to which there has been no change in the application of the Convention. It requests the Government in its next report to give a general appreciation on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice, including for instance extracts from the reports of the authorities entrusted with the application of the laws and regulations, and the available information on the numbers of dockworkers on the registers of workers in docks maintained in accordance with Article 3 of the Convention and of any variations in their numbers (Part V of the report form).

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its 2002 direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the Government’s report for the period ending September 2002, according to which there has been no change in the application of the Convention. It requests the Government in its next report to give a general appreciation on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice, including for instance extracts from the reports of the authorities entrusted with the application of the laws and regulations, and the available information on the numbers of dockworkers on the registers of workers in docks maintained in accordance with Article 3 of the Convention and of any variations in their numbers (Part V of the report form).

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2007, published 97th ILC session (2008)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its 2002 direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the Government’s report for the period ending September 2002, according to which there has been no change in the application of the Convention. It requests the Government in its next report to give a general appreciation on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice, including for instance extracts from the reports of the authorities entrusted with the application of the laws and regulations, and the available information on the numbers of dockworkers on the registers of workers in docks maintained in accordance with Article 3 of the Convention and of any variations in their numbers (Part V of the report form).

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2002, published 91st ILC session (2003)

The Committee notes the Government’s report for the period ending September 2002, according to which there has been no change in the application of the Convention. It requests the Government in its next report to give a general appreciation on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice, including for instance extracts from the reports of the authorities entrusted with the application of the laws and regulations, and the available information on the numbers of dockworkers on the registers of workers in docks maintained in accordance with Article 3 of the Convention and of any variations in their numbers (Part V of the report form).

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 82nd ILC session (1995)

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in reply to its earlier comments. It notes, in particular, the Government's statement to the effect that it has not been found necessary to reduce the strength of the Register of Dock Workers. The Government also indicates that there is a training committee for dock workers and that regular seminars and on-the-job training have been undertaken in conjunction with the trade unions. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would describe in more detail the activities of the above-mentioned training committee, as well as any other vocational training provisions which apply to dock workers, as requested by the report form under Article 6 of the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1994, published 81st ILC session (1994)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received for the second year in succession. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee takes note of the information provided by the Government in reply to its previous request. It would be grateful if the Government would forward copies of the recommendations of the Denbow Arbitration Tribunal, 1970 (in case this Tribunal is not the same body as the Waterfront Enquiry Commission, chaired by Dr. C.H. Denbow, which presented its report, appended to the Government's last report, in December, 1970), and of administrative rules and procedures referred to in its first report, in accordance with points I and IV of the report form. It also asks the Government to supply, in its next report, additional information on the following points:

Article 4, paragraph 2, of the Convention. Please describe the measures instituted to prevent or minimize detrimental effects on dockworkers when a reduction in the strength of a register becomes necessary, and the criteria and procedures laid down for the implementation of these measures.

Article 6. Please indicate, in the next report, measures taken or envisaged to ensure that appropriate vocational training provisions apply to dockworkers, in order to give full effect to this Article of the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1993, published 80th ILC session (1993)

The Committee notes that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee takes note of the information provided by the Government in reply to its previous request. It would be grateful if the Government would forward copies of the recommendations of the Denbow Arbitration Tribunal, 1970 (in case this Tribunal is not the same body as the Waterfront Enquiry Commission, chaired by Dr. C.H. Denbow, which presented its report, appended to the Government's last report, in December, 1970), and of administrative rules and procedures referred to in its first report, in accordance with points I and IV of the report form. It also asks the Government to supply, in its next report, additional information on the following points:

Article 4, paragraph 2, of the Convention. Please describe the measures instituted to prevent or minimize detrimental effects on dockworkers when a reduction in the strength of a register becomes necessary, and the criteria and procedures laid down for the implementation of these measures.

Article 6. Please indicate, in the next report, measures taken or envisaged to ensure that appropriate vocational training provisions apply to dockworkers, in order to give full effect to this Article of the Convention.

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

The Committee takes note of the information provided by the Government in reply to its previous request. It would be grateful if the Government would forward copies of the recommendations of the Denbow Arbitration Tribunal, 1970 (in case this Tribunal is not the same body as the Waterfront Enquiry Commission, chaired by Dr. C.H. Denbow, which presented its report, appended to the Government's last report, in December, 1970), and of administrative rules and procedures referred to in its first report, in accordance with points I and IV of the report form. It also asks the Government to supply, in its next report, additional information on the following points:

Article 4, paragraph 2, of the Convention. Please describe the measures instituted to prevent or minimise detrimental effects on dockworkers when a reduction in the strength of a register becomes necessary, and the criteria and procedures laid down for the implementation of these measures.

Article 6. Please indicate, in the next report, measures taken or envisaged to ensure that appropriate vocational training provisions apply to dockworkers, in order to give full effect to this Article of the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1990, published 77th ILC session (1990)

The Committee notes from the information supplied by the Government that copies of the relevant texts requested by the Committee in its previous direct request are in the process of being dispatched. It can only reiterate its hope that the Government will not fail to communicate shortly, in accordance with point I of the report form, copies of all the relevant laws, regulations, agreements, awards, etc. mentioned in its first report, so that the Committee may examine them at its next session. Please supply the text of the recommendations of the Denbow Arbitration Tribunal, 1970, in conformity with point IV of the report form.