Labour Administration Convention, 1978 (No. 150) - Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ratification: 1987)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2022, published 111st ILC session (2023)

In order to provide a comprehensive view of the issues relating to the application of the ratified Conventions on labour inspection, the Committee considers it appropriate to examine Conventions Nos 81 (labour inspection) and 150 (labour administration) together.

A.Labour inspection

Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 (No. 81)

Articles 4, 6, 15(a), 19, 20 and 21 of the Convention. Reform of the labour inspection services. Status and conditions of service of labour inspectors. Ethical standards of labour inspectors. Publication and communication of an annual report on the work of the labour inspection services. Further to its previous comment, the Committee notes, regarding guarantees of independence provided to labour inspectors, sections 188, 194 and 197(a) of the Labour Code, mentioned by the Government, as well as the adoption, on 5 January 2020, of Ministerial Order No. 046/CAB/MINETAT/METPS/01/2020 issuing the adjusted scale of allowances for officials, management and assimilated staff of the specialized services of the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security. The Committee further notes the Government’s indication that no disciplinary procedure was initiated in respect of a labour inspector in 2020 and 2021. Regarding the publication of an annual report on the labour inspection, the Committee notes that Government refers to the information contained in the General Labour Inspectorate activity reports for 2020 and 2021. The Office has however not received those reports. The Committee also notes that the Office has not received a copy of the updated framework and organizational structures of the General Labour Inspectorate. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on future disciplinary procedures initiated and on their outcomes. The Committee requests the Government to take the measures necessary for the regular publication of annual labour inspection reports and their transmission to the ILO (Article 20 of the Convention), and to ensure that they contain information on all the matters dealt with under Article 21(a) to (g). The Committee further requests the Government to indicate the wage scale applied to labour inspectors against that applied to comparable categories of civil servants, and reiterates its request for a copy of the updated framework and organizational structures of the General Labour Inspectorate.

Articles 5(a), 18 and 21(e). Effective cooperation between the labour inspection services and judicial bodies. Further to its previous comment, the Committee notes the Government’s indication that there is effective cooperation between the labour inspection services and the judicial bodies. The Committee nonetheless notes, with regard to the number of violations identified and of violation notices transmitted to the relevant officer in the Office of the Public Prosecutor, and to the action taken as a result, the Government refers to information contained in the General Labour Inspectorate activity reports for 2020 and 2021. Noting once more that the Office has not received those reports, the Committee reiterates its request that the Government provide more information on the effective cooperation between the labour inspection services and the judicial bodies, including the number of violations identified during inspection, the number of violation notices transmitted to the relevant officer in the Office of the Public Prosecutor and the action taken as a result, as well as the penalties imposed.

Article 5(b). Collaboration with employers’ and workers’ organizations. Further to its previous comment, the Committee notes that the Government indicates that collaboration between labour inspectors and employers’ and workers’ organizations does not take place in an institutionalized forum. The Committee notes, with regard to the holding and outcomes of the joint and tripartite meetings in which the labour inspectors participate, that the Government refers to the information contained in the General Labour Inspectorate activity reports for 2020 and 2021. The Committee notes that the Government will provide the Decree on the creation, organization and operation of the High Council for Social Dialogue, a body intended to strengthen social dialogue and tripartism, in a future report. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide further information on the issues covered in the joint and tripartite meetings in which labour inspectors participate, as well as the outcomes of the meetings. The Committee also requests the Government to continue to provide information on the adoption of the Decree on the creation, organization and operation of the High Council for Social Dialogue.

Articles 7(3), 10 and 11. Training of labour inspectors. Resources allocated to the inspection services. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes: (i) at national level, the labour inspection services include 198 inspectors and 279 controllers; (ii) the Government’s indication that it is maintaining its efforts to provide the necessary human and material resources to allow the labour inspectorate to discharge its duties; (iii) that the overall training programme for labour inspection will be communicated in a future report; (iv) that in 2021, 30 safety and health inspectors benefited from capacity building provided by the African Regional Labour Administration Centre (CRADAT); and (v) that a partnership, put in place with the United States Department of Labour, is focusing on the project to recruit and train 2,000 labour inspectors and controllers, with the technical assistance of the ILO Country Office in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Committee notes however that the Government has not provided detailed information on the overall training programme for labour inspectors and the material resources allocated to them to allow them to discharge their functions effectively. The committee requests the Government once more to provide information on the overall training programme for labour inspectors. It also requests the Government to provide information on the measures taken and the progress made on the project to recruit and train 2000 labour inspectors, organized in partnership with the United States Department of Labour, giving details of the schedule for recruitment, the duration of the training courses, the subjects covered and possible prospects for continuous professional development. The Committee also requests the Government to provide detailed information on the budget allocated to the labour inspectorate, and on all measures taken or foreseen concerning the provision of material resources to the inspectorate, and on progress achieved in that connection.

B.Labour administration

Labour Administration Convention, 1978 (No. 150)

Articles 1, 6 and 9 of the Convention. Organization and operation of the labour administration system. The Committee notes that the Government indicates that it will provide a copy of the new organizational chart of the labour administration once the reform process of the public administration has been completed. Noting that the request for an up-to-date organizational chart was first made in 2007, the Committee urges the Government to provide a copy of the new organizational chart of the labour administration system, once it has been finalized.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2020, published 109th ILC session (2021)

In order to provide a comprehensive view of the issues relating to the application of the ratified Conventions on labour administration and labour inspection, the Committee considers it appropriate to examine Convention No. 81 (labour inspection) and Convention No. 150 (labour administration) together.

A. Labour inspection

Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 (No. 81)

Articles 4, 6, 15(a), 19, 20 and 21 of the Convention. Reform of the labour inspection services. Status and conditions of service of labour inspectors. Ethical standards of labour inspectors. Publication and communication of an annual report on the work of the labour inspection services. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information provided by the Government concerning the adoption of Order No. CAB.MIN/FP/J-CK/SGA/GPFP/SCPOM/024/2013 of 31 October 2013 temporarily determining the framework and organizational structures of the General Labour Inspectorate and the validation in 2017 of a methodological guide on labour inspection intended to improve the collection of information with a view to the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual labour inspection reports. It also notes Ordinance No. 14/080 of 8 December 2014 issuing the administrative regulations respecting the personnel of the General Labour Inspectorate, Act No. 16/013 of 15 July 2016 issuing the conditions of service of career officials of the State public services, which determine the conditions of service and the disciplinary regime applicable to labour inspectors, and Ministerial Order No. 30/08 of 28 July 2008 determining the scale of benefits of labour inspectors and controllers. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures adopted or envisaged to assure labour inspectors the independence necessary for the discharge of their inspection duties, and information on the disciplinary procedures initiated and their outcome, including the application in practice of the relevant provisions of Ordinance No. 14/080 of 2014 issuing the administrative regulations respecting the personnel of the General Labour Inspectorate and Act No. 16/013 of 2016 issuing the conditions of services of career officials of State public services. Noting the methodological guide on labour inspection intended to improve the collection of information, the Committee encourages the Government to continue its action with a view to the preparation of an annual labour inspection report, in accordance with Article 20 of the Convention, and to communicate it to the Office. It also requests the Government to provide a copy of the updated framework and organizational structures of the General Labour Inspectorate.

Articles 5(a), 18 and 21(e). Effective cooperation between the labour inspection services and judicial bodies. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its report on the subject of cooperation between the labour inspection services and judicial bodies. It notes that, in cases where a labour inspector identifies a violation by an employer, a violation notice is drawn up, in accordance with sections 318 to 329 of the Labour Code, and is transmitted by the labour inspector to the relevant officer in the Office of the Public Prosecutor. The Committee requests the Government to provide further information on the effective cooperation between the labour inspection services and judicial bodies, including the number of violations identified during inspections, the number of violation notices transmitted to the relevant officer of the Office of the Public Prosecutor and the action taken as a result, as well as the penalties imposed.

Article 5(b). Collaboration with employers’ and workers’ organizations. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information provided by the Government according to which labour inspectors participate in bipartite meetings and quarterly, six-monthly and annual tripartite meetings. The Committee requests the Government to provide further information on the collaboration between the labour inspection services and employers and workers and their organizations, including the subjects covered and the outcome of the meetings, and whether they take place in an institutionalized forum.

Article 7(3). Training of labour inspectors. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes that sections 5 to 12 of Ordinance No. 14/080 of 8 December 2014 issuing administrative regulations respecting the personnel of the General Labour Inspectorate determine the conditions for the recruitment and training of labour inspectors. It also notes the Government’s indication that it will provide the overall training programme for inspectors in a future report. The Committee requests the Government to provide the overall training programme for inspectors and to supply information on its implementation, with an indication of the duration of the training courses for labour inspectors, the number of participants and the subjects covered.

Articles 10 and 11. Resources allocated to the inspection services. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes the Government’s indication in its report that the recruitment of new inspectors has not yet commenced due to budgetary constraints and while awaiting the completion of the reform of the public administration. In this regard, the Committee notes the statistical information available in the statistical yearbooks for 2015 and 2017, prepared by the National Institute of Statistics, which indicate that the number of labour inspectors and controllers fell from 161 in 2015 to 149 in 2017. The Committee requests the Government to pursue its efforts, including in the context of the reform of the public administration, to ensure that the labour inspection services have the necessary human and material resources for the discharge of their duties. It requests the Government to provide detailed information on any measures adopted and the progress achieved in this respect and to continue providing information on the number of labour inspectors and controllers.

B. Labour administration

Labour Administration Convention, 1978 (No. 150)

Articles 1, 6 and 9 of the Convention. Organization and operation of the labour administration system. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes the Government’s indication that a new organizational chart of the labour administration system is currently being drawn up and that a copy will be provided soon. The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of the new organizational chart of the labour administration system once it has been finalized.

Article 5. Consultation, cooperation and negotiation between the public authorities and employers’ and workers’ organizations. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes the Government’s indication in its report that the National Labour Council (CNT) is composed of an equal number of 12 representatives of the Government, of workers and of employers and that consultations are only held at the national level. As the operation of the CNT is being examined in relation to the application of the Tripartite Consultation (International Labour Standards) Convention, 1976 (No. 144), the Committee refers the Government to its comments adopted in 2020 on that subject, concerning, in particular, the tripartite consultations carried out and the recommendations made by the social partners on issues related to international labour standards.

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

The Committee notes with deep concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It expects that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments initially made in 2013.

Repetition

Articles 1, 6 and 9 of the Convention. Organization and operation of the labour administration system. The Committee notes the provision by the Government of organizational charts of the General Secretariat of Employment, the General Secretariat for Social Welfare and the General Labour Inspectorate. It understands that these organizational charts concern only the organization of essential labour administration services. The Committee also notes Decree No. 12/003 of 19 January 2012, issuing the statutes of a public body named the National Employment Office (ONEM). The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of any texts issued under section 185 of the Labour Code and section 2(3) of the Decree, to describe the organization of the labour administration at central levels and at provincial and local service levels, in light of the functions entrusted to them under section 185 of the Labour Code, and to provide, where possible, a copy of the organizational chart of the labour administration system, including the provincial and local services, as set out in section 186 of the Labour Code. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would clarify the manner in which the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security ensures that regional and local labour administration bodies act in conformity with national legislation and fulfil the objectives set for them.

Article 5. Consultation, cooperation and negotiation between the public authorities and employers’ and workers’ organizations. While taking into account Ministerial Order No. 12/CAB.MIN/TPS/118/2005 of 26 October 2005 on the operation of the National Labour Council, the Committee requests the Government to specify the number of members of this body and to provide a copy of any reports or documents demonstrating the recent work of the Council. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would indicate whether measures have been taken at the regional and local levels and in various sectors, to ensure consultation, cooperation and negotiation between the public authorities and employers’ and workers’ organizations.

Application in practice. The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of the activity report of the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security, as well as extracts of reports or periodic information provided by the principal labour administration services.

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

The Committee notes with concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It expects that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.

Repetition

Articles 1, 6 and 9 of the Convention. Organization and operation of the labour administration system. The Committee notes the provision by the Government of organizational charts of the General Secretariat of Employment, the General Secretariat for Social Welfare and the General Labour Inspectorate. It understands that these organizational charts concern only the organization of essential labour administration services. The Committee also notes Decree No. 12/003 of 19 January 2012, issuing the statutes of a public body named the National Employment Office (ONEM). The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of any texts issued under section 185 of the Labour Code and section 2(3) of the Decree, to describe the organization of the labour administration at central levels and at provincial and local service levels, in light of the functions entrusted to them under section 185 of the Labour Code, and to provide, where possible, a copy of the organizational chart of the labour administration system, including the provincial and local services, as set out in section 186 of the Labour Code. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would clarify the manner in which the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security ensures that regional and local labour administration bodies act in conformity with national legislation and fulfil the objectives set for them.

Article 5. Consultation, cooperation and negotiation between the public authorities and employers’ and workers’ organizations. While taking into account Ministerial Order No. 12/CAB.MIN/TPS/118/2005 of 26 October 2005 on the operation of the National Labour Council, the Committee requests the Government to specify the number of members of this body and to provide a copy of any reports or documents demonstrating the recent work of the Council. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would indicate whether measures have been taken at the regional and local levels and in various sectors, to ensure consultation, cooperation and negotiation between the public authorities and employers’ and workers’ organizations.

Application in practice. The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of the activity report of the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security, as well as extracts of reports or periodic information provided by the principal labour administration services.

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.

Repetition

Articles 1, 6 and 9 of the Convention. Organization and operation of the labour administration system. The Committee notes the provision by the Government of organizational charts of the General Secretariat of Employment, the General Secretariat for Social Welfare and the General Labour Inspectorate. It understands that these organizational charts concern only the organization of essential labour administration services. The Committee also notes Decree No. 12/003 of 19 January 2012, issuing the statutes of a public body named the National Employment Office (ONEM). The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of any texts issued under section 185 of the Labour Code and section 2(3) of the Decree, to describe the organization of the labour administration at central levels and at provincial and local service levels, in light of the functions entrusted to them under section 185 of the Labour Code, and to provide, where possible, a copy of the organizational chart of the labour administration system, including the provincial and local services, as set out in section 186 of the Labour Code. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would clarify the manner in which the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security ensures that regional and local labour administration bodies act in conformity with national legislation and fulfil the objectives set for them.

Article 5. Consultation, cooperation and negotiation between the public authorities and employers’ and workers’ organizations. While taking into account Ministerial Order No. 12/CAB.MIN/TPS/118/2005 of 26 October 2005 on the operation of the National Labour Council, the Committee requests the Government to specify the number of members of this body and to provide a copy of any reports or documents demonstrating the recent work of the Council. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would indicate whether measures have been taken at the regional and local levels and in various sectors, to ensure consultation, cooperation and negotiation between the public authorities and employers’ and workers’ organizations.

Application in practice. The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of the activity report of the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security, as well as extracts of reports or periodic information provided by the principal labour administration services.

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

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 comments.

Repetition

Articles 1, 6 and 9 of the Convention. Organization and operation of the labour administration system. The Committee notes the provision by the Government of organizational charts of the General Secretariat of Employment, the General Secretariat for Social Welfare and the General Labour Inspectorate. It understands that these organizational charts concern only the organization of essential labour administration services. The Committee also notes Decree No. 12/003 of 19 January 2012, issuing the statutes of a public body named the National Employment Office (ONEM). The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of any texts issued under section 185 of the Labour Code and section 2(3) of the Decree, to describe the organization of the labour administration at central levels and at provincial and local service levels, in light of the functions entrusted to them under section 185 of the Labour Code, and to provide, where possible, a copy of the organizational chart of the labour administration system, including the provincial and local services, as set out in section 186 of the Labour Code. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would clarify the manner in which the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security ensures that regional and local labour administration bodies act in conformity with national legislation and fulfil the objectives set for them.

Article 5. Consultation, cooperation and negotiation between the public authorities and employers’ and workers’ organizations. While taking into account Ministerial Order No. 12/CAB.MIN/TPS/118/2005 of 26 October 2005 on the operation of the National Labour Council, the Committee requests the Government to specify the number of members of this body and to provide a copy of any reports or documents demonstrating the recent work of the Council. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would indicate whether measures have been taken at the regional and local levels and in various sectors, to ensure consultation, cooperation and negotiation between the public authorities and employers’ and workers’ organizations.

Part IV of the report form. The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of the activity report of the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security, as well as extracts of reports or periodic information provided by the principal labour administration services.

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

Re-establishment of the right to organize. The Committee welcomes the Government’s indication that the adoption of Ministerial Order No. 12/CAB.MIN/TPS/VTB/053 of 12 October 2004 lifting the suspension of trade union elections in enterprises has made it possible to organize trade union elections calmly and industrial relations are once again serene between the Government and its social partners.

Articles 1, 6 and 9 of the Convention. Organization and operation of the labour administration system. The Committee notes the provision by the Government of organizational charts of the General Secretariat of Employment, the General Secretariat for Social Welfare and the General Labour Inspectorate. It understands that these organizational charts concern only the organization of essential labour administration services. The Committee also notes Decree No. 12/003 of 19 January 2012, issuing the statutes of a public body named the National Employment Office (ONEM). The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of any texts issued under section 185 of the Labour Code and section 2, paragraph 3, of the Decree, to describe the organization of the labour administration at central levels and at provincial and local service levels, in light of the functions entrusted to them under section 185 of the Labour Code, and to provide, where possible, a copy of the organizational chart of the labour administration system, including the provincial and local services, as set out in section 186 of the Labour Code. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would clarify the manner in which the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security ensures that regional and local labour administration bodies act in conformity with national legislation and fulfil the objectives set for them.

Article 5. Consultation, cooperation and negotiation between the public authorities and employers’ and workers’ organizations. While taking into account Ministerial Order No. 12/CAB.MIN/TPS/118/2005 of 26 October 2005 on the operation of the National Labour Council, the Committee requests the Government to specify the number of members of this body and to provide a copy of any reports or documents demonstrating the recent work of the Council. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would indicate whether measures have been taken at the regional and local levels and in various sectors, to ensure consultation, cooperation and negotiation between the public authorities and employers’ and workers’ organizations.

Part IV of the report form. The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of the activity report of the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security, as well as extracts of reports or periodic information provided by the principal labour administration services.

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

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:

Repetition

The Committee refers the Government to its observation, and takes note of the Government’s replies to its previous comments.

In particular, the Committee notes that as a result of the work done by the National Labour Council (CNT), the new Labour Code (Act No. 015/2002 of 16 October 2002) has been adopted; an Act (No. 016/2002 of 16 October 2002) on the establishment, organization and working of labour courts has been adopted, as have two Decrees, one to determine arrangements for setting the guaranteed inter occupational minimum wage (SMIG), minimum family allowances and the value of housing, and the other to fix the SMIG. The Committee notes that the CNT’s work in 2004 and 2005 also generated numerous regulations on other matters covered by the Convention.

Organization and working of the labour administration system. The Committee notes the provisions of the Labour Code (sections 185 et seq.) that define the organization and operation of the labour administration system, and set the rules and principles governing industrial relations at national, regional and enterprise level. It would be grateful if the Government would provide an up to date organizational chart of this system together with a copy of Ministerial Order No. 12/CAB.MIN/TPS/118/2005 of 26 October 2005 on the working of the National Labour Council, and a copy of any texts issued under the Labour Code providing for the establishment of new bodies to be responsible for matters pertaining to certain activities of labour administration.

Lastly, the Committee notes that the Government again requests technical assistance in the form of an in-depth audit of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security by an expert, with a view to determining new approaches to reinvigorating the departments. The Government does not indicate that it has taken official action for this purpose. Information available at the Office appears to indicate that a technical cooperation project in the province of Katanga entitled “Improving Governance in the Mines of Katanga” has been set up to promote decent work in the mining and iron and steel sectors in the province, in particular by improving conditions of work and promoting social dialogue. It appears that there are to be measures to reinforce labour administration in this context. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide information on any steps taken for the abovementioned purposes and on any results obtained. Please also provide any relevant documents.

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

Re-establishment of the exercise of the right to organize. The Committee notes that the work of the National Labour Council in 2004 gave rise to the adoption, among other regulatory texts on workers’ right of representation, of Ministerial Order No. 12/CAB/MIN/TPS/VTB/053/2004 of 12 October 2004 lifting the suspension of trade union elections in enterprises and establishments of all types. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide information on the impact of this Order on industrial relations.

The Committee is raising other points in a request addressed directly to the Government.

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

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

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:

Repetition

The Committee refers the Government to its observation, and takes note of the Government’s replies to its previous comments.

In particular, the Committee notes that as a result of the work done by the National Labour Council (CNT), the new Labour Code (Act No. 015/2002 of 16 October 2002) has been adopted; an Act (No. 016/2002 of 16 October 2002) on the establishment, organization and working of labour courts has been adopted, as have two Decrees, one to determine arrangements for setting the guaranteed inter-occupational minimum wage (SMIG), minimum family allowances and the value of housing, and the other to fix the SMIG. The Committee notes that the CNT’s work in 2004 and 2005 also generated numerous regulations on other matters covered by the Convention.

Organization and working of the labour administration system. The Committee notes the provisions of the Labour Code (sections 185 et seq.) that define the organization and operation of the labour administration system, and set the rules and principles governing industrial relations at national, regional and enterprise level. It would be grateful if the Government would provide an up to date organizational chart of this system together with a copy of Ministerial Order No. 12/CAB.MIN/TPS/118/2005 of 26 October 2005 on the working of the National Labour Council, and a copy of any texts issued under the Labour Code providing for the establishment of new bodies to be responsible for matters pertaining to certain activities of labour administration.

Lastly, the Committee notes that the Government again requests technical assistance in the form of an in-depth audit of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security by an expert, with a view to determining new approaches to reinvigorating the departments. The Government does not indicate that it has taken official action for this purpose. Information available at the Office appears to indicate that a technical cooperation project in the province of Katanga entitled “Improving Governance in the Mines of Katanga” has been set up to promote decent work in the mining and iron and steel sectors in the province, in particular by improving conditions of work and promoting social dialogue. It appears that there are to be measures to reinforce labour administration in this context. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide information on any steps taken for the abovementioned purposes and on any results obtained. Please also provide any relevant documents.

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

Re-establishment of the exercise of the right to organize. The Committee notes that the work of the National Labour Council in 2004 gave rise to the adoption, among other regulatory texts on workers’ right of representation, of Ministerial Order No. 12/CAB/MIN/TPS/VTB/053/2004 of 12 October 2004 lifting the suspension of trade union elections in enterprises and establishments of all types. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide information on the impact of this Order on industrial relations.

The Committee is raising other points in a request addressed directly to the Government.

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

Direct Request (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 refers the Government to its observation, and takes note of the Government’s replies to its previous comments.

In particular, the Committee notes that as a result of the work done by the National Labour Council (CNT), the new Labour Code (Act No. 015/2002 of 16 October 2002) has been adopted; an Act (No. 016/2002 of 16 October 2002) on the establishment, organization and working of labour courts has been adopted, as have two Decrees, one to determine arrangements for setting the guaranteed inter-occupational minimum wage (SMIG), minimum family allowances and the value of housing, and the other to fix the SMIG. The Committee notes that the CNT’s work in 2004 and 2005 also generated numerous regulations on other matters covered by the Convention.

Organization and working of the labour administration system. The Committee notes the provisions of the Labour Code (sections 185 et seq.) that define the organization and operation of the labour administration system, and set the rules and principles governing industrial relations at national, regional and enterprise level. It would be grateful if the Government would provide an up to date organizational chart of this system together with a copy of Ministerial Order No. 12/CAB.MIN/TPS/118/2005 of 26 October 2005 on the working of the National Labour Council, and a copy of any texts issued under the Labour Code providing for the establishment of new bodies to be responsible for matters pertaining to certain activities of labour administration.

Lastly, the Committee notes that the Government again requests technical assistance in the form of an in-depth audit of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security by an expert, with a view to determining new approaches to reinvigorating the departments. The Government does not indicate that it has taken official action for this purpose. Information available at the Office appears to indicate that a technical cooperation project in the province of Katanga entitled “Improving Governance in the Mines of Katanga” has been set up to promote decent work in the mining and iron and steel sectors in the province, in particular by improving conditions of work and promoting social dialogue. It appears that there are to be measures to reinforce labour administration in this context. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide information on any steps taken for the abovementioned purposes and on any results obtained. Please also provide any relevant documents.

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

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:

Re-establishment of the exercise of the right to organize. The Committee notes that the work of the National Labour Council in 2004 gave rise to the adoption, among other regulatory texts on workers’ right of representation, of Ministerial Order No. 12/CAB/MIN/TPS/VTB/053/2004 of 12 October 2004 lifting the suspension of trade union elections in enterprises and establishments of all types. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide information on the impact of this Order on industrial relations.

The Committee is raising other points in a request addressed directly to the Government.

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

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

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 refers the Government to its observation, and takes note of the Government’s replies to its previous comments.

In particular, the Committee notes that as a result of the work done by the National Labour Council (CNT), the new Labour Code (Act No. 015/2002 of 16 October 2002) has been adopted; an Act (No. 016/2002 of 16 October 2002) on the establishment, organization and working of labour courts has been adopted, as have two Decrees, one to determine arrangements for setting the guaranteed inter-occupational minimum wage (SMIG), minimum family allowances and the value of housing, and the other to fix the SMIG. The Committee notes that the CNT’s work in 2004 and 2005 also generated numerous regulations on other matters covered by the Convention.

Organization and working of the labour administration system. The Committee notes the provisions of the Labour Code (sections 185 et seq.) that define the organization and operation of the labour administration system, and set the rules and principles governing industrial relations at national, regional and enterprise level. It would be grateful if the Government would provide an up to date organizational chart of this system together with a copy of Ministerial Order No. 12/CAB.MIN/TPS/118/2005 of 26 October 2005 on the working of the National Labour Council, and a copy of any texts issued under the Labour Code providing for the establishment of new bodies to be responsible for matters pertaining to certain activities of labour administration.

Lastly, the Committee notes that the Government again requests technical assistance in the form of an in-depth audit of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security by an expert, with a view to determining new approaches to reinvigorating the departments. The Government does not indicate that it has taken official action for this purpose. Information available at the Office appears to indicate that a technical cooperation project in the province of Katanga entitled “Improving Governance in the Mines of Katanga” has been set up to promote decent work in the mining and iron and steel sectors in the province, in particular by improving conditions of work and promoting social dialogue. It appears that there are to be measures to reinforce labour administration in this context. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide information on any steps taken for the abovementioned purposes and on any results obtained. Please also provide any relevant documents.

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

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

Re-establishment of the exercise of the right to organize. The Committee notes that the work of the National Labour Council in 2004 gave rise to the adoption, among other regulatory texts on workers’ right of representation, of Ministerial Order No. 12/CAB/MIN/TPS/VTB/053/2004 of 12 October 2004 lifting the suspension of trade union elections in enterprises and establishments of all types. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide information on the impact of this Order on industrial relations.

The Committee is raising other points in a request addressed directly to the Government.

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

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

The Committee refers the Government to its observation, and takes note of the Government’s replies to its previous comments.

In particular, the Committee notes with interest that as a result of the work done by the National Labour Council (CNT), the new Labour Code (Act No. 015/2002 of 16 October 2002) has been adopted; an Act (No. 016/2002 of 16 October 2002) on the establishment, organization and working of labour courts has been adopted, as have two Decrees, one to determine arrangements for setting the guaranteed inter-occupational minimum wage (SMIG), minimum family allowances and the value of housing, and the other to fix the SMIG. The Committee notes that the CNT’s work in 2004 and 2005 also generated numerous regulations on other matters covered by the Convention.

Organization and working of the labour administration system. The Committee notes with interest the provisions of the Labour Code (sections 185 et seq.) that define the organization and operation of the labour administration system, and set the rules and principles governing industrial relations at national, regional and enterprise level. It would be grateful if the Government would provide an up to date organizational chart of this system together with a copy of Ministerial Order No. 12/CAB.MIN/TPS/118/2005 of 26 October 2005 on the working of the National Labour Council, and a copy of any texts issued under the Labour Code providing for the establishment of new bodies to be responsible for matters pertaining to certain activities of labour administration.

Lastly, the Committee notes that the Government again requests technical assistance in the form of an in-depth audit of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security by an expert, with a view to determining new approaches to reinvigorating the departments. The Government does not indicate that it has taken official action for this purpose. Information available at the Office appears to indicate that a technical cooperation project in the province of Katanga entitled “Improving Governance in the Mines of Katanga” has been set up to promote decent work in the mining and iron and steel sectors in the province, in particular by improving conditions of work and promoting social dialogue. It appears that there are to be measures to reinforce labour administration in this context. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide information on any steps taken for the abovementioned purposes and on any results obtained. Please also provide any relevant documents.

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

Re-establishment of the exercise of the right to organize. The Committee notes with satisfaction that the work of the National Labour Council in 2004 gave rise to the adoption, among other regulatory texts on workers’ right of representation, of Ministerial Order No. 12/CAB/MIN/TPS/VTB/053/2004 of 12 October 2004 lifting the suspension of trade union elections in enterprises and establishments of all types. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide information on the impact of this Order on industrial realtions.

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

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2005, published 95th ILC session (2006)

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 that the Government’s report does not fully reply to its previous comments. It hopes that the next report will include full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the Government’s report of 1996 replying to its previous comments. It also notes the appended regulatory texts including those of 1969 referred to previously, one concerning the organization of the National Manpower Service and the other, the organizational chart of the National Employment Service, as well as the following: Order of 28 May 1993 accrediting the Institute of Safety, Health and Improvement of the Workplace (ISHE); Order No. 006-94 of 23 November 1994 repealing Order No. 64 of 14 June 1994 on the functioning of bodies responsible for the prevention of occupational risks; Order of 29 April 1996 repealing the Order of 6 July 1993 establishing the name, registered office and territorial coverage of the general labour inspectorate; Orders Nos. 0027-73 of 28 August 1973 and 007-94 of 29 November 1994 concerning, respectively, the operation and the tripartite composition of the National Labour Council; Order No. 0033-74 of 19 February 1974 (revised) establishing the technical directorate of the Office for the Supervision of Safety and Health at Work; Order of 9 July 1993 establishing a tripartite committee to be responsible for revising the Labour Code and the new inter-occupational collective labour agreement (CCINT). The Committee would be grateful if the Government would state whether these texts are still in force or have been amended or superseded and, in particular, whether the abovementioned tripartite bodies have actually been established and are operating and, if so, to provide information on their operation and the results of their work to date.

In reply to the question of the extension of the labour administration system to the categories of workers covered by Article 7 of the Convention, the Committee notes that the Employment Directorate of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has an employment promotion which is responsible for studying and developing the cooperative movement in the informal sector and establishing multipurpose training facilities for the sector. The Government is asked to provide information on how this service operates in practice and to specify the categories of workers considered as non-wage earners who are concerned by training facilities which already exist or are planned.

Lastly, noting the Government’s request for technical assistance addressed to the ILO in 1997, in which it suggests that an exploratory mission should precede and determine the intervention of experts with a view to an in-depth audit of the Ministry of Labour, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would send available information on the results of the contacts made with the ILO’s competent technical assistance bodies. The Government is also asked to provide details of the present position and operation of the labour administration system, giving the names and describing the nature of public and private bodies and institutions which perform or contribute to the performance of labour administration duties.

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

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, as follows:

The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not fully reply to its previous comments. It hopes that the next report will include full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the Government’s report of 1996 replying to its previous comments. It also notes the appended regulatory texts including those of 1969 referred to previously, one concerning the organization of the National Manpower Service and the other, the organizational chart of the National Employment Service, as well as the following: Order of 28 May 1993 accrediting the Institute of Safety, Health and Improvement of the Workplace (ISHE); Order No. 006-94 of 23 November 1994 repealing Order No. 64 of 14 June 1994 on the functioning of bodies responsible for the prevention of occupational risks; Order of 29 April 1996 repealing the Order of 6 July 1993 establishing the name, registered office and territorial coverage of the general labour inspectorate; Orders Nos. 0027-73 of 28 August 1973 and 007-94 of 29 November 1994 concerning, respectively, the operation and the tripartite composition of the National Labour Council; Order No. 0033-74 of 19 February 1974 (revised) establishing the technical directorate of the Office for the Supervision of Safety and Health at Work; Order of 9 July 1993 establishing a tripartite committee to be responsible for revising the Labour Code and the new inter-occupational collective labour agreement (CCINT). The Committee would be grateful if the Government would state whether these texts are still in force or have been amended or superseded and, in particular, whether the abovementioned tripartite bodies have actually been established and are operating and, if so, to provide information on their operation and the results of their work to date.

In reply to the question of the extension of the labour administration system to the categories of workers covered by Article 7 of the Convention, the Committee notes that the Employment Directorate of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has an employment promotion which is responsible for studying and developing the cooperative movement in the informal sector and establishing multipurpose training facilities for the sector. The Government is asked to provide information on how this service operates in practice and to specify the categories of workers considered as non-wage earners who are concerned by training facilities which already exist or are planned.

Lastly, noting the Government’s request for technical assistance addressed to the ILO in 1997, in which it suggests that an exploratory mission should precede and determine the intervention of experts with a view to an in-depth audit of the Ministry of Labour, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would send available information on the results of the contacts made with the ILO’s competent technical assistance bodies. The Government is also asked to provide details of the present position and operation of the labour administration system, giving the names and describing the nature of public and private bodies and institutions which perform or contribute to the performance of labour administration duties.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2003, published 92nd ILC session (2004)

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 that the Government’s report does not fully reply to its previous comments. It hopes that the next report will include full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the Government’s report of 1996 replying to its previous comments. It also notes the appended regulatory texts including those of 1969 referred to previously, one concerning the organization of the National Manpower Service and the other, the organizational chart of the National Employment Service, as well as the following: Order of 28 May 1993 accrediting the Institute of Safety, Health and Improvement of the Workplace (ISHE); Order No. 006-94 of 23 November 1994 repealing Order No. 64 of 14 June 1994 on the functioning of bodies responsible for the prevention of occupational risks; Order of 29 April 1996 repealing the Order of 6 July 1993 establishing the name, registered office and territorial coverage of the general labour inspectorate; Orders Nos. 0027-73 of 28 August 1973 and 007-94 of 29 November 1994 concerning, respectively, the operation and the tripartite composition of the National Labour Council; Order No. 0033-74 of 19 February 1974 (revised) establishing the technical directorate of the Office for the Supervision of Safety and Health at Work; Order of 9 July 1993 establishing a tripartite committee to be responsible for revising the Labour Code and the new inter-occupational collective labour agreement (CCINT). The Committee would be grateful if the Government would state whether these texts are still in force or have been amended or superseded and, in particular, whether the abovementioned tripartite bodies have actually been established and are operating and, if so, to provide information on their operation and the results of their work to date.

In reply to the question of the extension of the labour administration system to the categories of workers covered by Article 7 of the Convention, the Committee notes that the Employment Directorate of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has an employment promotion which is responsible for studying and developing the cooperative movement in the informal sector and establishing multipurpose training facilities for the sector. The Government is asked to provide information on how this service operates in practice and to specify the categories of workers considered as non-wage earners who are concerned by training facilities which already exist or are planned.

Lastly, noting the Government’s request for technical assistance addressed to the ILO in 1997, in which it suggests that an exploratory mission should precede and determine the intervention of experts with a view to an in-depth audit of the Ministry of Labour, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would send available information on the results of the contacts made with the ILO’s competent technical assistance bodies. The Government is also asked to provide details of the present position and operation of the labour administration system, giving the names and describing the nature of public and private bodies and institutions which perform or contribute to the performance of labour administration duties.

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

The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not fully reply to its previous comments. It hopes that the next report will include full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the Government’s report of 1996 replying to its previous comments. It also notes the appended regulatory texts including those of 1969 referred to previously, one concerning the organization of the National Manpower Service and the other, the organizational chart of the National Employment Service, as well as the following: Order of 28 May 1993 accrediting the Institute of Safety, Health and Improvement of the Workplace (ISHE); Order No. 006-94 of 23 November 1994 repealing Order No. 64 of 14 June 1994 on the functioning of bodies responsible for the prevention of occupational risks; Order of 29 April 1996 repealing the Order of 6 July 1993 establishing the name, registered office and territorial coverage of the general labour inspectorate; Orders Nos. 0027-73 of 28 August 1973 and 007-94 of 29 November 1994 concerning, respectively, the operation and the tripartite composition of the National Labour Council; Order No. 0033-74 of 19 February 1974 (revised) establishing the technical directorate of the Office for the Supervision of Safety and Health at Work; Order of 9 July 1993 establishing a tripartite committee to be responsible for revising the Labour Code and the new inter-occupational collective labour agreement (CCINT). The Committee would be grateful if the Government would state whether these texts are still in force or have been amended or superseded and, in particular, whether the abovementioned tripartite bodies have actually been established and are operating and, if so, to provide information on their operation and the results of their work to date.

In reply to the question of the extension of the labour administration system to the categories of workers covered by Article 7 of the Convention, the Committee notes that the Employment Directorate of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has an employment promotion which is responsible for studying and developing the cooperative movement in the informal sector and establishing multipurpose training facilities for the sector. The Government is asked to provide information on how this service operates in practice and to specify the categories of workers considered as non-wage earners who are concerned by training facilities which already exist or are planned.

Lastly, noting the Government’s request for technical assistance addressed to the ILO in 1997, in which it suggests that an exploratory mission should precede and determine the intervention of experts with a view to an in-depth audit of the Ministry of Labour, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would send available information on the results of the contacts made with the ILO’s competent technical assistance bodies. The Government is also asked to provide details of the present position and operation of the labour administration system, giving the names and describing the nature of public and private bodies and institutions which perform or contribute to the performance of labour administration duties.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2001, published 90th ILC session (2002)

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 notes the Government’s report of 1996 replying to its previous comments. It also notes the appended regulatory texts including those of 1969 referred to previously, one concerning the organization of the National Manpower Service and the other, the organizational chart of the National Employment Service, as well as the following: Order of 28 May 1993 accrediting the Institute of Safety, Health and Improvement of the Workplace (ISHE); Order No. 006-94 of 23 November 1994 repealing Order No. 64 of 14 June 1994 on the functioning of bodies responsible for the prevention of occupational risks; Order of 29 April 1996 repealing the Order of 6 July 1993 establishing the name, registered office and territorial coverage of the general labour inspectorate; Orders Nos. 0027-73 of 28 August 1973 and 007-94 of 29 November 1994 concerning, respectively, the operation and the tripartite composition of the National Labour Council; Order No. 0033-74 of 19 February 1974 (revised) establishing the technical directorate of the Office for the Supervision of Safety and Health at Work; Order of 9 July 1993 establishing a tripartite committee to be responsible for revising the Labour Code and the new inter-occupational collective labour agreement (CCINT). The Committee would be grateful if the Government would state whether these texts are still in force or have been amended or superseded and, in particular, whether the abovementioned tripartite bodies have actually been established and are operating and, if so, to provide information on their operation and the results of their work to date.

In reply to the question of the extension of the labour administration system to the categories of workers covered by Article 7 of the Convention, the Committee notes that the Employment Directorate of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has an employment promotion which is responsible for studying and developing the cooperative movement in the informal sector and establishing multipurpose training facilities for the sector. The Government is asked to provide information on how this service operates in practice and to specify the categories of workers considered as non-wage earners who are concerned by training facilities which already exist or are planned.

Lastly, noting the Government’s request for technical assistance addressed to the ILO in 1997, in which it suggests that an exploratory mission should precede and determine the intervention of experts with a view to an in-depth audit of the Ministry of Labour, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would send available information on the results of the contacts made with the ILO’s competent technical assistance bodies. The Government is also asked to provide details of the present position and operation of the labour administration system, giving the names and describing the nature of public and private bodies and institutions which perform or contribute to the performance of labour administration duties.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2000, published 89th ILC session (2001)

The Committee notes the Government’s report of 1996 replying to its previous comments. It also notes the appended regulatory texts including those of 1969 referred to previously, one concerning the organization of the National Manpower Service and the other, the organizational chart of the National Employment Service, as well as the following: Order of 28 May 1993 accrediting the Institute of Safety, Health and Improvement of the Workplace (ISHE); Order No. 006-94 of 23 November 1994 repealing Order No. 64 of 14 June 1994 on the functioning of bodies responsible for the prevention of occupational risks; Order of 29 April 1996 repealing the Order of 6 July 1993 establishing the name, registered office and territorial coverage of the general labour inspectorate; Orders Nos. 0027-73 of 28 August 1973 and 007-94 of 29 November 1994 concerning, respectively, the operation and the tripartite composition of the National Labour Council; Order No. 0033-74 of 19 February 1974 (revised) establishing the technical directorate of the Office for the Supervision of Safety and Health at Work; Order of 9 July 1993 establishing a tripartite committee to be responsible for revising the Labour Code and the new inter-occupational collective labour agreement (CCINT). The Committee would be grateful if the Government would state whether these texts are still in force or have been amended or superseded and, in particular, whether the abovementioned tripartite bodies have actually been established and are operating and, if so, to provide information on their operation and the results of their work to date.

In reply to the question of the extension of the labour administration system to the categories of workers covered by Article 7 of the Convention, the Committee notes that the Employment Directorate of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has an employment promotion which is responsible for studying and developing the cooperative movement in the informal sector and establishing multipurpose training facilities for the sector. The Government is asked to provide information on how this service operates in practice and to specify the categories of workers considered as non-wage earners who are concerned by training facilities which already exist or are planned.

Lastly, noting the Government’s request for technical assistance addressed to the ILO in 1997, in which it suggests that an exploratory mission should precede and determine the intervention of experts with a view to an in-depth audit of the Ministry of Labour, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would send available information on the results of the contacts made with the ILO’s competent technical assistance bodies. The Government is also asked to provide details of the present position and operation of the labour administration system, giving the names and describing the nature of public and private bodies and institutions which perform or contribute to the performance of labour administration duties.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 83rd ILC session (1996)

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:

Article 7 of the Convention. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information that an employment promotion project was set up within the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance which, among other things, aims at studying and developing cooperative arrangements, including the setting up of multi-purpose training structures in the informal sector. The Committee understands that even this ad hoc activity is currently hindered by financial difficulties. It hopes future reports will contain information on the possibilities in due course of extending the functions of the system of labour administration as a whole (and not employment promotion or training aspects only), by stages if necessary, to tenants, sharecroppers and other agricultural workers; self-employed workers in the informal sector; members of cooperatives; and those working under other communal arrangements.

Article 10, paragraph 2. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information provided on the financial resources allocated to the staff of the labour administration. It notes further that the National Sovereign Conference has recommended the restructuring of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance to enable it better to fulfil its mandate. The Committee hopes this recommendation will be implemented soon, perhaps with the assistance of the ILO, and that the Government will provide details of developments.

The Committee also again requests copies of the following: Departmental Order No. 69/0021 of 10 August 1969 establishing the organization and the function of the National Manpower Service; Departmental Order No. 69/0022 of 10 August 1969 fixing the organizational chart of the external services of the National Manpower Service; the Collective Agreement on National Interoccupational Labour (revised 19 March 1985); Organic Group of the Department of Labour and Social Security.

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

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:

Article 7 of the Convention. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information that an employment promotion project was set up within the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance which, among other things, aims at studying and developing cooperative arrangements, including the setting up of multi-purpose training structures in the informal sector. The Committee understands that even this ad hoc activity is currently hindered by financial difficulties. It hopes future reports will contain information on the possibilities in due course of extending the functions of the system of labour administration as a whole (and not employment promotion or training aspects only), by stages if necessary, to tenants, sharecroppers and other agricultural workers; self-employed workers in the informal sector; members of cooperatives; and those working under other communal arrangements.

Article 10, paragraph 2. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information provided on the financial resources allocated to the staff of the labour administration. It notes further that the National Sovereign Conference has recommended the restructuring of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance to enable it better to fulfil its mandate. The Committee hopes this recommendation will be implemented soon, perhaps with the assistance of the ILO, and that the Government will provide details of developments.

The Committee also again requests copies of the following: Departmental Order No. 69/0021 of 10 August 1969 establishing the organization and the function of the National Manpower Service; Departmental Order No. 69/0022 of 10 August 1969 fixing the organizational chart of the external services of the National Manpower Service; the Collective Agreement on National Interoccupational Labour (revised 19 March 1985); Organic Group of the Department of Labour and Social Security.

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

Article 7 of the Convention. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information that an employment promotion project was set up within the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance which, among other things, aims at studying and developing cooperative arrangements, including the setting up of multi-purpose training structures in the informal sector. The Committee understands that even this ad hoc activity is currently hindered by financial difficulties. It hopes future reports will contain information on the possibilities in due course of extending the functions of the system of labour administration as a whole (and not employment promotion or training aspects only), by stages if necessary, to tenants, sharecroppers and other agricultural workers; self-employed workers in the informal sector; members of cooperatives; and those working under other communal arrangements.

Article 10, paragraph 2. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information provided on the financial resources allocated to the staff of the labour administration. It notes further that the National Sovereign Conference has recommended the restructuring of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance to enable it better to fulfil its mandate. The Committee hopes this recommendation will be implemented soon, perhaps with the assistance of the ILO, and that the Government will provide details of developments.

The Committee also again requests copies of the following: Departmental Order No. 69/0021 of 10 August 1969 establishing the organization and the function of the National Manpower Service; Departmental Order No. 69/0022 of 10 August 1969 fixing the organizational chart of the external services of the National Manpower Service; the Collective Agreement on National Interoccupational Labour (revised 19 March 1985); Organic Group of the Department of Labour and Social Security.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1991, published 78th ILC session (1991)

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its first and second reports. It asks that the Government provide information on the following points:

Article 7 of the Convention. Please provide information on the possibilities of extending the functions of the system of labour administration, by stages if necessary, to tenants, sharecroppers and other agricultural workers; self-employed workers in the informal sector; members of co-operatives; and those working under other communal arrangements.

Article 10, paragraph 2. The Committee has noted the information provided under Convention No. 81 concerning bugetary difficulties. Please include in the next report information on the financial resources made available to the staff of the labour administration as a whole for the performance of their duties.

So that the Committee can obtain a better impression of how the Convention is applied, it would be glad if the Government would forward one copy each of the following: Departmental Order No. 69/0021 of 10 August 1969 establishing the organisation and the function of the National Manpower Service; Departmental Order No. 69/0022 of 10 August 1969 fixing the organisational chart of the external services of the National Manpower Service; the Collective Agreement on National Interoccupational Labour (revised 19 March 1985); Organic Group of the Department of Labour and Social Security.