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

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

Article 5 of the Convention. Effective tripartite consultations. The Committee welcomes the information provided by the Government on its report. It notes with interest the Government’s indication that national-level social dialogue has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the social partners being actively involved in discussing government measures in response to the pandemic and providing support to affected businesses and employees. The Government reiterates that the Tripartite Council of the Republic of Lithuania is the competent authority for discussing issues and presenting proposals in the area of labour, social and economic policy, as well as for considering the matters required under Article 5 of the Convention. The Committee notes that the Council is formed for a term of four years and is composed of 21 members: seven representatives delegated by national-level trade unions, seven representatives delegated by national-level employers’ organizations, and seven representatives delegated by the Government. The Committee nevertheless notes that the Government does not provide particulars of the consultations held by the Tripartite Council of the Republic of Lithuania on matters related to international labour standards. The Committee therefore reiterates its request that the Government provide specific, detailed, and updated information on the content, frequency and outcome of the tripartite consultations held within the Tripartite Council during the reporting period on each of the matters related to international labour standards set out in Article 5(1)(a) through (e) of the Convention. The Committee also reiterates its request that the Government provide information on any developments relating to the submission to the competent authorities of the Transition from the Informal to the Formal Economy Recommendation, 2015 (No. 204), and the Employment and Decent Work for Peace and Resilience Recommendation, 2017 (No. 205), the possible ratification of the Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102), and the possible denunciation of the Sickness Insurance (Industry) Convention, 1927 (No. 24).

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

Article 5 of the Convention. Effective tripartite consultations. In response to the Committee’s previous comments, the Government reports that, according to article 185(9) of the Labour Code, the Tripartite Council discusses issues and present conclusions and proposals in the areas of labour, social and economic policy, as well as matters considered under the Convention. It adds that the Ministry of Social Security and Labour consults employers’ and workers’ organizations regarding all questionnaires received from the ILO. In this context, consultations were held and the comments received from the social partners were included in the Government’s response to the questionnaires related to the Conference item on “Ending violence and harassment in the world of work” in 2017 and 2018. The Government indicates that, on 4 February 2016, information regarding the Transition from the Informal to the Formal Economy Recommendation, 2015 (No. 204) was sent to the most representative Lithuanian workers’ and employers’ organizations. It adds that, on 25 February 2018, information regarding the Employment and Decent Work for Peace and Resilience Recommendation, 2017 (No. 205) as well as documents submitted to the Lithuanian Parliament were also sent to the most representative Lithuanian workers’ and employers’ organizations. The Government indicates that consultations on unratified Conventions are held in the Tripartite Council. It adds that during a meeting of the Tripartite Council on 8 March 2017, the workers expressed interest in ratifying the Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102). The Committee notes with interest that the Ministry of Social Security and Labour has already started preparing for the ratification process and has requested assistance from the ILO. In this regard, with respect to reports to be made under article 22 of the ILO Constitution, the Government indicates that these are sent to the most representative Lithuanian workers’ and employers’ organizations, who are invited to provide their comments. The Government adds that the possible denunciation of the Sickness Insurance (Industry) Convention, 1927 (No. 24) classified as an outdated instrument by the Standards Review Mechanism will also be discussed with the social partners in due course. The Committee welcomes the information provided and hopes that the technical assistance requested by the Government will soon be provided. The Committee also requests the Government to continue to provide information on the content, frequency and outcome of effective tripartite consultations held during the next reporting period on each of the matters related to international labour standards listed in Article 5(1) of the Convention. Furthermore, it requests the Government to provide information on any developments relating to the submission to the competent authority of Recommendations Nos 204 and 205, the possible ratification of Convention No. 102 and the possible denunciation of Convention No. 24.

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

Article 5 of the Convention. Effective tripartite consultations. The Committee notes the report provided by the Government on the application of the Convention for the period ending in June 2015. The Committee requests the Government to provide more specific information on the effective consultations held during the next reporting period on each of the matters related to international labour standards listed in Article 5(1) of the Convention.

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

The Committee notes the Government’s report and the detailed information supplied in response to its previous direct request.

Article 5, paragraph 1, of the Convention. The Committee takes note with interest of the information on the meetings held in December 1999 and December 2000 by the Permanent Commission of Tripartite Consultations for the implementation of international labour standards. It would appreciate it if the Government would provide further information on the matters considered under points (a), (d) and (e) of Article 5, paragraph 1. Please continue to supply in future reports practical information on the measures taken under the Tripartite Cooperation Agreement, 1999, in relation to the matters set out in this provision.

Article 6. Please give particulars of the consultations that have taken place with the representative organizations on the working of the procedures established to give effect to the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1999, published 88th ILC session (2000)

The Committee notes the Government's report and the information supplied in response to its previous direct request. It notes with interest the adoption on 15 December 1998 of the Regulations to establish the Permanent Commission for the Application of International Labour Standards and the Tripartite Cooperation Agreement signed on 11 February 1999 between the Government and the representative organizations of employers and workers. The Committee hopes that the Government will be in a position to provide information in its next report on progress made in applying the Convention, particularly the following Articles, addressed by the Committee in its previous comments.

Article 4, paragraph 2, of the Convention. The Government is asked to indicate the arrangements made or envisaged for the financing of any necessary training of persons participating in the consultation procedures.

Article 5. The Government is asked to provide information on the content of the consultations held within the abovementioned Permanent Commission on the issues set out in paragraph 1, including information on their frequency and the nature of any reports or recommendations resulting from them.

Article 6. The Government is asked to state whether tripartite consultations have been held on the possibility of preparing an annual report on the activities of the Permanent Commission for the Application of International Labour Standards; if so, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would inform it of the results of such consultations.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1998, published 87th ILC session (1999)

The Committee takes note of the Government's report for the period ending in June 1997 and the information provided in answer to its previous direct request. The Committee notes that consultations are still under way on the adoption of certain points in the Regulations of the Permanent Commission on tripartite consultations for the implementation of international labour standards. The Government indicates that the texts governing the establishment, powers and working of this Commission will be communicated as soon as they are adopted, together with information on the manner in which administrative support is to be provided for the procedures referred to in the Convention. The Committee hopes that the Government will be in a position to indicate in its next report the progress made in this regard. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee also requests the Government to provide detailed information on the following points:

Article 4, paragraph 2, of the Convention. The Government is requested to indicate whether arrangements have been made or are envisaged for the financing of any necessary training of persons participating in the consultation procedures.

Article 5. The Committee notes the information on the consultations that have taken place in the above-mentioned tripartite Commission on the issues set out in paragraph 1. It asks the Government to continue to provide such information, including information on the frequency of such consultations and the nature of any reports or recommendations resulting from them.

Article 6. The Government is asked to indicate whether, in accordance with this provision, tripartite consultations have been conducted on the possibility of preparing an annual report on the activities of the Permanent Commission for the implementation of international labour standards; if so, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would inform it of the results of such consultations.

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

The Committee notes the Government's latest report. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes that the statutes of the Permanent Tripartite Commission for the implementation of international labour standards is in preparation. The Committee trusts that the Government's next report will indicate progress made with a view to giving effect to the provisions of the Convention and will provide detailed information on the following points:

Article 2 of the Convention. The Government is requested to supply the texts concerning the establishment, role and operation of the Permanent Committee for the Implementation of International Labour Standards. It is also requested to describe the procedures followed with a view to ensuring that effective consultations take place on the matters set out in Article 5, paragraph 1.

Article 4. The Government is requested to describe the manner in which administrative support is accorded to the procedures provided for in the Convention and to indicate whether arrangements have been made or are envisaged on the basis of paragraph 2 for the financing of any necessary training of persons participating in the consultation procedures.

Article 5. The Committee invites the Government to supply detailed information on the tripartite consultations conducted in the Permanent Commission for the Implementation of International Labour Standards on each of the matters set out in paragraph 1, including information on their frequency and the nature of any reports or recommendations resulting from them.

Article 6. The Government is requested to indicate whether, as required by this provision, tripartite consultations have been conducted on the possibility of preparing an annual report on the activities of the Permanent Commission for the Implementation of International Labour Standards; if so, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would inform it of the results of such consultations.

Points III, IV, V and VI of the report form. The Government is requested to supply the information required under each of the above-mentioned points of the report form on the application of the Convention and, in particular, to indicate any changes, progress or difficulties encountered in application of the Convention.

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

The Committee notes the Government's first report. It would be grateful if it would provide additional information in its next report on the following points.

Article 2 of the Convention. The Committee notes the establishment at the beginning of 1996 of a Permanent Tripartite Commission for the Implementation of International Labour Standards, within the meaning of the Convention. The Government is requested to supply the Office with the texts concerning the establishment, functions and working of the above Commission. It is also requested to describe the procedures that have been adopted to ensure effective consultations with regard to the matters set out in Article 5, paragraph 1.

Article 3. The Committee notes the brief information illustrating the conformity of this provision with regard to the manner of the appointment and representativity of the members of the Permanent Tripartite Commission. It requests the Government to supply additional information on the measures that have been taken to ensure the representation of organizations of employers and workers on an equal footing.

Article 4. The Government is requested to describe the manner in which administrative support is accorded to the procedures provided for in the Convention and to indicate whether arrangements have been made or are envisaged on the basis of paragraph 2 for the financing of any necessary training of persons participating in the consultative procedures.

Article 5. The Committee notes that, during the period covered by the report, the Permanent Tripartite Commission met on two occasions to examine matters relating to paragraph 1(c) of this Article. It hopes that in future these meetings will examine the matters covered by subparagraphs (a), (b) and (d) and that in its next report the Government will provide detailed information on the consultations that have been held, including information on their frequency and the results achieved.

Article 6. The Government is requested to indicate whether, as required by this provision, tripartite consultations have been held on the question of issuing an annual report on the working of the procedures provided for in the Convention; if so, please inform the ILO of the result of these consultations.

Points III, IV, V, and VI of the report form. The Government is requested to provide the information required under each of the above points of the report form on the application of the Convention, and to indicate any changes, progress or difficulties encountered in the application of the Convention.