Labour Statistics Convention, 1985 (No. 160) - Gibraltar

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

The Committee notes the additional information provided by the Government in light of the Governing Body’s decision at its 338th Session (June 2020). The Committee therefore examined the application of the Convention on the basis of the additional information provided as well as on the information available to it in 2019.

Articles 7 and 8 of the Convention. Statistics of the economically active population, employment and unemployment. Structure and distribution of the economically active population. In its previous comments, the Committee requested the Government to provide information on the concepts, definitions and methodology used to collect and compile official statistics of the economically active population, employment and unemployment in Gibraltar (Articles 5 and 6 of the Convention), as well as any plans for conducting the next round of the population census. The Government indicates that there have been no changes in the application of these Articles of the Convention since the last report and no changes are currently envisaged. The Committee notes that the most recent statistics available in this area refer to 2017. It further notes the Government’s indication that the next population census is expected to be carried out in 2021. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information concerning any developments in the application of these Articles, as well as census data and methodological information relating to the 2021 census. The Committee invites the Government to provide information on any developments in relation to the implementation of the resolution concerning statistics of work, employment and labour underutilization (resolution I), adopted by the 19th International Conference of Labour Statisticians (October 2013).

Articles 9 through 11. Compilation of statistics of time rates of wages and normal hours of work. Statistics of wage structure and distribution of labour cost. In its report, the Government reiterates that current statistics are collected in accordance with the Statistics (Employment Survey) Order and that these statistics include average weekly hours and average weekly earnings for full- and part-time employees by sector, nationality, industry and occupation. The Government once again indicates that statistics relating to monthly hours worked are not available for monthly paid employees and that no changes are currently envisaged to provide this data. The Committee notes that wage structure and distribution statistics include the number of employee jobs, average weekly hours, average weekly earnings, average overtime hours and average overtime earnings for weekly paid employees. These are also disaggregated by sector, nationality, industry and occupation. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on any developments in the collection, compilation and dissemination of the statistics required under Articles 9 through 11 of the Convention.

Article 13. Household income and expenditure. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the results of the Family Expenditure Survey conducted in 2008–09 are still not published. The Committee once again requests that the Government provide information in its next report on the results of the Family Expenditure Survey as well as any available relevant methodological information. In addition, the Committee requests the Government to provide information regarding plans for carrying out a new round of the Family Expenditure Survey.

Article 14. Statistics of occupational injuries and occupational diseases. The Government reiterates that, pursuant to the Employment Injuries (Claims) Regulations, all claims for an employment injury benefit must be made in writing to the Director for Social Security on the form approved by the Director, who is thus able to compile these statistics without requiring any input from representative bodies. In addition, the Government provides information on reported occupational injuries and diseases derived from the records of the Directorate of Social Security for the period from June 2016 through May 2020. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide statistics on reported occupational injuries and diseases derived from the records of the Directorate for Social Security.

Article 15. Statistics of industrial disputes. The Committee takes note of the information provided by the Government indicating that no comprehensive statistics on industrial disputes are currently maintained. It notes with interest the Government’s indication that the Industrial Relations Office has noted the Committee’s request and will be developing an appropriate methodology for the collection of statistics on industrial disputes. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on any developments in the application of this Article and reminds the Government that it may avail itself of the technical assistance of the Office in this regard.

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

Article 7 of the Convention. Statistics of the economically active population, employment and unemployment. The Committee notes that Gibraltar does not compile current statistics on employment and unemployment that are representative of the territory as a whole. Statistics on non-agricultural paid employment are compiled from establishment surveys, and current unemployment statistics are compiled from administrative sources, with the latest figures referring to 2014. Unemployment data is regularly updated from administrative registers. The Committee requests the Government to provide information in its next report on the concepts, definitions and methodology used to collect and compile official statistics of the economically active population, employment and unemployment in Gibraltar (Articles 5 and 6 of the Convention), as well as any plans for conducting the next round of the population census.

Article 8. Structure and distribution of the economically active population. The Committee notes that the Government of Gibraltar carried out a population census in 2012. The Committee notes that census data and methodological information relating to the 2012 census has been supplied to the ILO Department of Statistics for publication on the ILOSTAT database. The Committee invites the Government to provide information on any developments in relation to the implementation of the Resolution concerning statistics of work, employment and labour underutilization (Resolution I), adopted by the 19th International Conference of Labour Statisticians (October 2013).

Article 9(2). Compilation of statistics of time rates of wages and normal hours of work. The Government indicates that the statistics currently collected provide information on average weekly hours and average weekly earnings for full- and part-time employees by sector, nationality, industry and occupation. However, statistics relating to monthly hours worked are not available for monthly-paid employees and no changes are being envisaged to provide that data. The Committee requests that the Government provide information in its next report on the measures envisaged to compile and publish statistics on rates of wages per hour and the normal working hours by occupation or group of occupations and other characteristics, in accordance with the guidelines provided in Paragraphs 4(1) and (2) of the Labour Statistics Recommendation, 1985 (No. 170).

Articles 10 and 11. Statistics of wage structure and distribution of labour cost. The Committee notes that the Government continues to compile yearly statistics on the wage structure and distribution of employees according to levels of average annual earnings, by sex and type of occupation. In respect of Article 11, the Committee notes that labour cost statistics are currently not compiled. The Committee once again reiterates its request that the Government take the necessary measures to implement Article 11 of the Convention, taking into account the resolution adopted by the 11th International Conference on Labour Statistics in October 1966, as well as Paragraphs 6(1) and (2) of Recommendation No. 170.

Article 13. Household income and expenditure. According to the Government’s report, a Family Expenditure Survey was conducted in 2008–09, but the results of the survey are not yet published. The Committee invites the Government to provide information in its next report on the results of the Family Expenditure Survey as well as any available relevant methodological information. In addition, the Committee requests the Government to provide information regarding any developments in relation to future family expenditure, and household income and expenditure surveys.

Article 14. Statistics of occupational injuries and occupational diseases. The Government indicates that pursuant to the Employment Injuries (Claims) Regulations, all claims for an employment injury benefit must be made in writing to the Director for Social Security on the form approved by the Director, who is thus able to compile these statistics without requiring any input from representative bodies. The Committee requests the Government to provide in its next report statistics on reported occupational injuries and diseases derived from the records of the Directorate for Social Security.

Article 15. Statistics of industrial disputes. The Committee takes note of the information provided by the Government based upon the number of claim forms filed with the Industrial Tribunal in Gibraltar from 2011 to 2015. The Committee requests the Government to supply comprehensive statistics on industrial disputes, by economic activity, if such statistics are available and, if not, to provide information about any measures taken or envisaged for improving the compilation of statistics on strikes and lockouts.

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

The Committee notes the Government’s report, the information supplied in reply to its previous comments, and other information available at the ILO.

Article 9(2) of the Convention. According to the Government, statistics on rates of earnings per hour are not published. The Committee asks again the Government to indicate whether measures are envisaged to compile and publish statistics on rates of wages per hour and the normal working hours by occupation or group of occupations or on the basis of other characteristics. The Committee requests the Government to refer, if necessary, to the guidelines on this matter given in Paragraphs 4(1) and (2) of the Labour Statistics Recommendation, 1985 (No. 170).

The Committee draws the attention of the Government to the new international standard concerning the Measurement of Working Time; and namely Resolution I adopted by the 18th International Conference of Labour Statisticians which defines new concepts and measures in this area of statistics.

Articles 10 and 11. The Committee notes that, according to the information available at the ILO, even though the Government considers the compilation of statistics on distribution of wages to be of only limited value in view of the cost of the operation and the demographic and economic context, the requirements under Article 10 are partly met through the compilation of statistics of wage distribution in regard to the level of annual average salary, by sex and by type of occupation. Furthermore, the Committee notes that no progress has been made concerning the compilation of statistics on labour costs during the period covered by the report again on the basis of its limited use and disproportionate expense. The Committee reiterates once again its request to the Government to take the necessary measures to this end (Article 11), asking it to take into consideration the resolution adopted by the Eleventh International Conference on Labour Statistics in October 1966, and the details in the abovementioned Recommendation (Paragraph 6(1) and (2)).

Article 13. The Report does not contain any information on the application of this Article. Based on the information available at the ILO and in the government website on statistics, the last Household Expenditure Survey was conducted in 1995–96. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate whether it has an intention to shorten the period between two surveys, and when the next survey will be carried out.

Article 14. The Committee notes that statistics on occupational injuries compensated under the Employment Injuries Insurance Act for the 2010 and half of 2009 were attached to the report. The Committee asks again the Government to indicate whether the representative organizations were consulted for drawing up the statistical system and, if so, to specify which organizations.

Article 15. Noting the lack of statistics on industrial disputes and the reasons given by the Government on this matter, the Committee reiterates its requests to nevertheless ensure that the statistics are compiled and communicated to the ILO.

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

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 for the period ending May 2005, the information supplied in reply to its previous comments, and other information available at the ILO.

Article 9(2) of the Convention. According to the Government, statistics on rates of earnings per hour are not published. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would, nevertheless, indicate whether measures are envisaged to compile and publish statistics on rates of wages per hour and the normal working hours by occupation or group of occupations or on the basis of other characteristics. The Committee requests the Government to refer, if necessary, to the guidelines on this matter given in Paragraphs 4(1) and (2) of the Labour Statistics Recommendation, 1985, (No. 170).

Articles 10 and 11. The Committee notes that, according to the information available at the ILO, even though the Government considers the compilation of statistics on distribution of wages to be of only limited value in view of the cost of the operation and the demographic and economic context, the requirements under Article 10 are partly met through the compilation of statistics of wage distribution in regard to the level of annual average salary, by sex and by type of occupation. Furthermore, the Committee notes that no progress has been made concerning the compilation of statistics on labour costs during the period covered by the report again on the basis of its limited use and disproportionate expense. The Committee reiterates its request to the Government to take the necessary measures to this end (Article 11), asking it to take into consideration the resolution adopted by the Eleventh International Conference on Labour Statistics in October 1966, and the details in the abovementioned Recommendation (Paragraph 6(1) and (2)).

Article 14. The Committee notes that statistics on industrial accidents in 2004 compiled by the Department of Social Security are attached to the report, along with information concerning an insignificant number of cases of occupational diseases. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate whether the representative organizations were consulted for drawing up the statistical system and, if so, to specify which organizations.

The Government is also asked to supply information on the methods used for the collection, compilation and publication of statistics (Article 6).

Article 15. Noting the lack of statistics on industrial disputes and the reasons given by the Government on this matter, the Committee requests it to nevertheless ensure that the statistics are compiled and communicated to the ILO.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2006, published 96th ILC session (2007)

The Committee notes the Government’s report for the period ending May 2005, the information supplied in reply to its previous comments, and other information available at the ILO.

Article 9(2) of the Convention. According to the Government, statistics on rates of earnings per hour are not published. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would, nevertheless, indicate whether measures are envisaged to compile and publish statistics on rates of wages per hour and the normal working hours by occupation or group of occupations or on the basis of other characteristics. The Committee requests the Government to refer, if necessary, to the guidelines on this matter given in Paragraphs 4(1) and (2) of the Labour Statistics Recommendation, 1985, (No. 170).

Articles 10 and 11. The Committee notes with interest that, according to the information available at the ILO, even though the Government considers the compilation of statistics on distribution of wages to be of only limited value in view of the cost of the operation and the demographic and economic context, the requirements under Article 10 are partly met through the compilation of statistics of wage distribution in regard to the level of annual average salary, by sex and by type of occupation. Furthermore, the Committee notes that no progress has been made concerning the compilation of statistics on labour costs during the period covered by the report again on the basis of its limited use and disproportionate expense. The Committee reiterates its request to the Government to take the necessary measures to this end (Article 11), asking it to take into consideration the resolution adopted by the Eleventh International Conference on Labour Statistics in October 1966, and the details in the abovementioned Recommendation (Paragraph 6(1) and (2)).

Article 14. The Committee notes that statistics on industrial accidents in 2004 compiled by the Department of Social Security are attached to the report, along with information concerning an insignificant number of cases of occupational diseases. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate whether the representative organizations were consulted for drawing up the statistical system and, if so, to specify which organizations.

The Government is also asked to supply information on the methods used for the collection, compilation and publication of statistics (Article 6).

Article 15. Noting the lack of statistics on industrial disputes and the reasons given by the Government on this matter, the Committee requests it to nevertheless ensure that the statistics are compiled and communicated to the ILO.

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

The Committee notes the Government’s report and in particular the information supplied in reply to the previous request concerning Articles 7, 8 and 10 of the Convention. It asks the Government to provide further information on the following points:

Article 9, paragraph 1.  The Committee notes that the compilation of statistics of hours paid for was discontinued after 1992. It notes the Government’s indication in its report that the compilation of statistics of hours of work should have been resumed as from 1998. The Committee asks the Government to indicate whether statistics of average hours of work (hours actually worked or hours paid for) are now compiled on the basis of the Employment Survey, and published accordingly.

Article 9, paragraph 2.  The Committee notes that, since October 1991, statistics of average wage rates, normal hours of work and average earnings by occupation in certain industry groups have not been available. It asks the Government to indicate whether measures are contemplated to compile and publish statistics of time rates of wages and normal hours of work, according to occupations or occupational groups and other characteristics, in accordance with Paragraphs 4(1) and (2) of Labour Statistics Recommendation, 1985 (No. 170).

The Committee notes that the results of the Employment Survey are made available with a certain time lag. The Employment Survey Report dated August 1998 and annexed to the Government’s report shows data for October 1996 and April 1997. The October 1996 data were received in STAT only in May 2000. The Committee further notes that this issue of timeliness of statistical data was also raised in the comments of the Transport and General Workers’ Union. The Committee draws the Government’s attention to the usefulness of updated, timely statistics and encourages it to produce, publish or disseminate through other means, and to communicate to the ILO, as soon as practicable and on a regular basis, the Employment Survey Report and the statistics covered under Article 9, in accordance with Article 5.

The Committee asks the Government to communicate to the ILO information on the methodology followed in the Employment Survey since 1998, in accordance with Article 6.

Article 11.  The Committee again asks the Government to indicate the measures taken or contemplated to give effect to Article 11 concerning statistics of labour cost. In this respect, the Committee suggests that the Government take into consideration the details provided in the Labour Statistics Recommendation, 1985 (No. 170), Paragraphs 6(1) and (2), and the resolution concerning statistics of labour cost, adopted by the 11th ICLS in October 1966.

Article 12.  The Committee asks the Government to send regularly to the ILO all-items and food groups indices (in accordance with Article 5), and to send to the ILO methodological information on the new CPI series base year April 1998=100 (in accordance with Article 6), together with the retrospective figures on the same base year.

Article 13.  The Committee notes that the Family Expenditure Survey is carried out irregularly, and that the time gap between the 1995-96 survey and the previous one was more than 17 years. It further notes that the Retail Price Index Advisory Committee has asked the Government to consider making adequate resources available to enable the Family Expenditure Survey to be undertaken at least every five years. The Committee asks the Government whether it has considered conducting the Family Expenditure Survey at shorter and more regular intervals in the future.

Article 14.  The Committee notes the statistics on industrial accidents in 1998 compiled by the Social Services Department that were annexed to the report, as well as the information concerning the low incidence of occupational diseases. The Committee asks the Government to provide the following information: (i) the types of statistics compiled under this Article (e.g. the number of cases of injury, the number of days lost, etc.); (ii) their coverage (in terms of workers, types of occupational injuries, economic activities, types of establishments, etc.); (iii) the manner in which the representative organizations of employers and workers were consulted when the statistical system was established or revised (Article 3); (iv) the source of the data, frequency of compilation and references of publications (Article 5); and (v) the methods used to collect, compile and publish the statistics (Article 6).

Article 15.  The Committee recalls that according to the Government’s indication, the incidence of industrial disputes is negligible, and no statistics covering them are currently compiled. It again asks the Government to indicate the measures taken to compile statistics of industrial disputes covered by Article 15, if such disputes do occur.

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

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government on the Employment Survey carried out in 1992. Noting however that no response is given to the previous direct request, the Committee again requests the Government to supply information on the following points.

Article 2 of the Convention. The Committee noted the Government's statement in its first report that, due to the limitations of size and population in Gibraltar, not every standard and guideline established under the auspices of the ILO can be applied. The Committee asks the Government to indicate, for each Article of Part II of the Convention, the standards that have been taken into account and the reasons for any departure from them.

Article 3. The Committee asks the Government to indicate the manner in which the organizations of employers and workers were consulted in designing or revising the concepts, definitions and methodology used regarding the statistics covered by Articles 7-11, 14 and 15.

Article 6. The Committee asks the Government to indicate the measures taken or contemplated to establish, publish and communicate to the ILO methodological information on the statistics covered by the provisions of the Convention other than Article 13.

Articles 7 and 8. The Committee asks the Government to communicate to the ILO published statistics with regard to current employment and unemployment data as well as the results of the 1991 census on the economically active population (in accordance with Article 5).

Article 9. The Committee requests the Government to communicate to the ILO the published results of the Employment Survey (in accordance with Article 5) and methodological information (in accordance with Article 6).

Article 10. The Committee noted that the Employment Survey attached to the Government's first report provided only limited statistics on the distribution of earnings. It requests the Government to indicate the steps taken or contemplated to compile statistics on wage structure and distribution in important branches of economic activity.

Article 11. The Committee noted the Government's statement in its first report that statistics of labour costs could not be compiled at present due to a lack of staff and resources. It requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or contemplated to give effect to this Article of the Convention.

Article 14. The Committee noted the table showing the data of industrial accidents, compiled by the Department of Labour and Social Security, which was annexed to the Government's first report. It asks the Government to provide further information concerning the types of statistics compiled under this Article ((e.g. the numbers of persons injured, the number of work-days lost, etc.), their coverage (in terms of persons, types of injuries and diseases, branches of economic activity, etc.)), to indicate their source and to communicate the published statistics and the reference information to the ILO, in accordance with Article 5.

Article 15. The Committee notes the Government's indication that the incidence of industrial disputes is negligible and that no statistics covering them are currently compiled. It requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to compile statistics covered by this Article, if such phenomena do occur.

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

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government with its first report and the report for the period ending 30 June 1991. The Committee requests the Government to supply information on the following points:

Article 2 of the Convention. The Committee notes the Government's statement in its report that, due to the limitations of size and population in Gibraltar, not every standard and guideline established under the auspices of the ILO can be applied. The Committee asks the Government to indicate, for each Article of Part II of the Convention, the standards that have been taken into account and the reasons for any departure from them.

Article 3. The Committee asks the Government to indicate the manner in which the organisations of employers and workers were consulted in designing or revising the concepts, definitions and methodology used regarding the statistics covered by Articles 7-11, 14 and 15.

Article 6. The Committee asks the Government to indicate the measures taken or contemplated to establish, publish and communicate to the ILO methodological information on the statistics covered by the provisions of the Convention other than Article 13.

Article 7. The Committee asks the Government to indicate the measures taken or contemplated to compile current statistics on the economically active population, including the self-employed.

Article 9, paragraph 2. The Committee notes that statistics of average wage rates and normal hours of work are compiled for certain occupations and supplied to the ILO within the context of the ILO October Inquiry. Please indicate the source and reference information concerning the publication of these statistics, in accordance with Article 5 and the report form.

Article 10. The Committee notes that the Employment Survey attached to the Government's report provides only limited statistics on the distribution of earnings. Please indicate the steps taken or contemplated to compile statistics on wage structure and distribution in important branches of economic activity.

Article 11. The Committee notes the Government's statement in its report that statistics of labour costs cannot be compiled at present due to a lack of staff and resources. Please indicate the measures taken or contemplated to give effect to this Article of the Convention.

Article 14. The Committee notes that a table showing the data of industrial accidents, compiled by the Department of Labour and Social Security was annexed to the Government's report. It asks the Government to provide further information concerning the types of statistics compiled under this Article (e.g. the numbers of persons injured, the number of work-days lost, etc.), their coverage (in terms of persons, types of injuries and diseases, branches of economic activity, etc.), to indicate their source and to communicate the published statistics and the reference information to the ILO in accordance with Article 5 and the report form.

Article 15. The Committee notes the Government's indication that the incidence of industrial disputes is negligible and that no statistics covering them are currently compiled. It requests the Government to indicate in future the measures taken to compile statistics covered by this Article if such phenomena do occur.