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

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

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

Repetition

Articles 2 and 5(1) of the Convention. Effective tripartite consultations. In its 2016 observation, the Committee reiterated its request that the Government provide information on the consultations held within the National Tripartite Council and the other tripartite bodies on the matters set out in Article 5(1)(a)–(e) of the Convention. The Government indicates in its report that it has constituted a national task force on the review of the application of Conventions and reports on international labour standards to address the issues raised by the Committee in its previous reports. It adds that consultations were held on international labour standards covered by Article 5(1) of the Convention and on the implementation of the Decent Work Country Programme, minimum wages, and matters related to the Industrial Court.The Committee once again requests the Government to provide specific information on the content and outcome of tripartite consultations held within the National Tripartite Council, as well as other tripartite bodies on all matters concerning international labour standards as set out in Article 5(1)(a) through (e) of the Convention, in particular replies to questionnaires on Conference agenda items (Article 5(1)(a)); proposals to be made to the competent authority or authorities in connection with the submission of instruments adopted by the Conference to Parliament (Article 5(1)(b)); the re-examination at appropriate intervals of unratified Conventions and Recommendations to which effect has not yet been given (Article 5(1)(c)); and reports to be presented on the application of ratified Conventions (Article 5(1)(d)).

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

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2017, published 107th ILC session (2018)

Articles 2 and 5(1) of the Convention. Effective tripartite consultations. In its 2016 observation, the Committee reiterated its request that the Government provide information on the consultations held within the National Tripartite Council and the other tripartite bodies on the matters set out in Article 5(1)(a)–(e) of the Convention. The Government indicates in its report that it has constituted a national task force on the review of the application of Conventions and reports on international labour standards to address the issues raised by the Committee in its previous reports. It adds that consultations were held on international labour standards covered by Article 5(1) of the Convention and on the implementation of the Decent Work Country Programme, minimum wages, and matters related to the Industrial Court. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide specific information on the content and outcome of tripartite consultations held within the National Tripartite Council, as well as other tripartite bodies on all matters concerning international labour standards as set out in Article 5(1)(a) through (e) of the Convention, in particular replies to questionnaires on Conference agenda items (Article 5(1)(a)); proposals to be made to the competent authority or authorities in connection with the submission of instruments adopted by the Conference to Parliament (Article 5(1)(b)); the re examination at appropriate intervals of unratified Conventions and Recommendations to which effect has not yet been given (Article 5(1)(c)); and reports to be presented on the application of ratified Conventions (Article 5(1)(d)).

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

Articles 2 and 5 of the Convention. Effective tripartite consultations. The Government indicates in its brief report that tripartite consultations are always held for the purposes of discussing labour matters, although these do not necessarily take place within the National Tripartite Council. Such consultations were held when the National Tripartite Charter on Labour Relations was formulated in 2013 and, more recently, when the Government constituted a National Taskforce on the review of the application of Conventions and reports on international labour standards to address the Committee’s 2013 comments. In response to the Committee’s request, the Government indicates that arrangements are under way to hold tripartite consultations to discuss the Governing Body’s invitation to States parties to certain Conventions, which Uganda has also ratified, namely, Recruiting of Indigenous Workers Convention, 1936 (No. 50), Contracts of Employment (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1939 (No. 64), Penal Sanctions (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1939 (No. 65), Contracts of Employment (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1947 (No. 86), as well as Underground Work (Women) Convention, 1935 (No. 45), to consider denouncing these instruments and contemplate the possibility of ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169), and the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176). The Committee reiterates its request that the Government provide information on the consultations held within the National Tripartite Council, as well as in other tripartite bodies, on the matters set forth in Article 5(1)(a)–(e) of the Convention, including with regard to the instruments adopted by the Conference at 19 sessions held from 1994 to 2015, submitted to Parliament in April 2016.

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 2 and 5 of the Convention. Effective tripartite consultations. The Committee invites the Government to provide information on the consultations held within the National Tripartite Council and other tripartite bodies on the matters related to international labour standards covered by the Convention.

Article 5(1)(c) and (e). Prospects of ratification of Conventions and proposals for the denunciation of ratified Conventions. The Committee recalls that the ILO Governing Body has invited States which are parties to certain Conventions that Uganda has ratified to contemplate ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169), and denouncing Conventions Nos 50, 64, 65 and 86. States parties to the Underground Work (Women) Convention, 1935 (No. 45), were invited to contemplate ratifying the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176). The Committee invites the Government to indicate if tripartite consultations are envisaged on this matter.

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 2 and 5 of the Convention. Effective tripartite consultations. The Committee invites the Government to provide information on the consultations held within the National Tripartite Council and other tripartite bodies on the matters related to international labour standards covered by the Convention.

Article 5(1)(c) and (e). Prospects of ratification of Conventions and proposals for the denunciation of ratified Conventions. The Committee recalls that the ILO Governing Body has invited States which are parties to certain Conventions that Uganda has ratified to contemplate ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169), and denouncing Conventions Nos 50, 64, 65 and 86. States parties to the Underground Work (Women) Convention, 1935 (No. 45), were invited to contemplate ratifying the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176). The Committee invites the Government to indicate if tripartite consultations are envisaged on this matter.

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

Article 5(1)(c) and (e). Prospects of ratification of Conventions and proposals for the denunciation of ratified Conventions. The Committee recalls that the ILO Governing Body has invited States which are parties to certain Conventions that Uganda has ratified to contemplate ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169), and denouncing Conventions Nos 50, 64, 65 and 86. States parties to the Underground Work (Women) Convention, 1935 (No. 45), were invited to contemplate ratifying the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176). The Committee invites the Government to indicate if tripartite consultations are envisaged on this matter.

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

Articles 2 and 5 of the Convention. Effective tripartite consultations required by the Convention. In its 2012 observation, the Committee noted that the National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU) indicated that the level of tripartism was still very low, especially on issues of labour standards. The Committee notes with interest that the National Tripartite Charter on Labour Relations was signed by the Government, the Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE) and the NOTU on 23 May 2013. The Charter aims to, among other goals, strengthen the statutory bodies, such as the Labour Advisory Board and the National Tripartite Council. The Committee notes that, under the Charter, the Government is to provide mechanisms for dialogue, tripartite consultations and negotiations to enable the parties to implement the terms of the Charter. Furthermore, the Government indicates in its report that the National Taskforce on the review of the application of Conventions and reports on international labour standards has been constituted with the representation of the social partners and the line ministries. The National Tripartite Council will be established to further strengthen social dialogue between the social partners and ensure the implementation of the commitments made by the parties. The Committee invites the Government to provide in its next report information on the consultations held within the National Tripartite Council and other tripartite bodies on the matters related to international labour standards covered by Article 5(1) of the Convention.

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

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

Articles 2 and 5 of the Convention. Effective tripartite consultations required by the Convention. The Committee notes the communication of the National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU), which was transmitted to the Government in September 2012, concerning the application of the Convention. The NOTU indicates that the level of tripartism is still very low, especially on issues of labour standards and that the Government did not respond to their request to provide a copy of the report on the implementation of Conventions and Recommendations. The Committee requests the Government to transmit any comments it may wish to make in response to the observations of the NOTU.

Furthermore, the Committee notes with regret that the Government has not provided any information on the application of the Convention since June 2004. The Committee trusts that the Government will be able to provide a report, including information in reply to the points raised in 2004:

The Government indicated that the application of this Convention continues to depend on active tripartite participation, and that consultations were undertaken particularly at the time of revision of the national labour legislation. It also stated that training on the procedures and content of international labour standards might increase the effectiveness of tripartite consultation. The Government stated that it has received technical and financial assistance from the ILO to hold seminars and workshops on consultative procedures. The Committee invites the Government to report on any progress achieved in this field.

Tripartite consultations required by the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide details on the consultations regarding international labour standards covered by the Convention (Article 5(1)).

Article 5(1)(c) and (e). The Committee recalls that the ILO Governing Body has invited States which are parties to certain Conventions that Uganda has ratified to contemplate ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169), and denouncing Conventions Nos 50, 64, 65 and 86. States parties to the Underground Work (Women) Convention, 1935 (No. 45), were invited to contemplate ratifying the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176). Please indicate if tripartite consultations are envisaged on this matter.

Article 6. The Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether the representative organizations were consulted with regard to the production of an annual report on the operation of the procedures covered by the Convention and, if so, to state the outcome of these consultations.

[The Government is asked to reply in detail to the present comments in 2013.]

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government has not provided any information on the application of the Convention since June 2004. The Committee trusts that the Government will be able to provide a report, including information in reply to the following points raised in 2004:

Repetition

The Government indicated that the application of this Convention continues to depend on active tripartite participation, and that consultations were undertaken particularly at the time of revision of the national labour legislation. It also stated that training on the procedures and content of international labour standards might increase the effectiveness of tripartite consultation. The Government stated that it has received technical and financial assistance from the ILO to hold seminars and workshops on consultative procedures. The Committee invites the Government to report on any progress achieved in the field covered by the Convention, following the assistance received from the Office.

Tripartite consultations required by the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide details on the consultations regarding international labour standards covered by the Convention (Article 5(1)).

Article 5(1)(c) and (e). The Committee recalls that the ILO Governing Body has invited States which are parties to certain Conventions that Uganda has ratified to contemplate ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169), and denouncing Conventions Nos 50, 64, 65 and 86. States parties to the Underground Work (Women) Convention, 1935 (No. 45), were invited to contemplate ratifying the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176). Please indicate if tripartite consultations are envisaged on this matter.

Article 6. The Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether the representative organizations were consulted with regard to the production of an annual report on the operation of the procedures covered by the Convention and, if so, to state the outcome of these consultations.

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

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

The Committee notes that the Government has not provided any information on the application of the Convention since June 2004. The Committee trusts that the Government will be able to provide a report, including information in reply to the following points raised in 2004:

The Government indicated that the application of this Convention continues to depend on active tripartite participation, and that consultations were undertaken particularly at the time of revision of the national labour legislation. It also stated that training on the procedures and content of international labour standards might increase the effectiveness of tripartite consultation. The Government stated that it has received technical and financial assistance from the ILO to hold seminars and workshops on consultative procedures. The Committee invites the Government to report on any progress achieved in the field covered by the Convention, following the assistance received from the Office.

Tripartite consultations required by the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide details on the consultations regarding international labour standards covered by the Convention (Article 5(1)).

Article 5(1)(c) and (e). The Committee recalls that the ILO Governing Body has invited States which are parties to certain Conventions that Uganda has ratified to contemplate ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169), and denouncing Conventions Nos 50, 64, 65 and 86. States parties to the Underground Work (Women) Convention, 1935 (No. 45), were invited to contemplate ratifying the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176). Please indicate if tripartite consultations are envisaged on this matter.

Article 6. The Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether the representative organizations were consulted with regard to the production of an annual report on the operation of the procedures covered by the Convention and, if so, to state the outcome of these consultations.

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

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

The Committee notes that the Government has not provided any information on the application of the Convention since its last replies in relation to the 2004 direct request. The Committee trusts that the Government will be able to provide a report, including information in reply to the following points raised in 2004:

The Government indicated that the application of this Convention continues to depend on active tripartite participation, and that consultations were undertaken particularly at the time of revision of the national labour legislation. It also stated that training on the procedures and content of international labour standards might increase the effectiveness of tripartite consultation. The Government stated that it has received technical and financial assistance from the ILO to hold seminars and workshops on consultative procedures. The Committee invites the Government to report on any progress achieved in the field covered by the Convention, following the assistance received from the Office.

Tripartite consultations required by the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide details on the consultations regarding international labour standards covered by the Convention (Article 5(1).

Article 5, paragraph 1(c) and (e). The Committee recalls that the ILO Governing Body has invited States which are parties to certain Conventions that Uganda has ratified to contemplate ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169), and denouncing Conventions Nos 50, 64, 65 and 86. States parties to the Underground Work (Women) Convention, 1935 (No. 45), were invited to contemplate ratifying the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176). Please indicate if tripartite consultations are envisaged on this matter.

Article 6. The Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether the representative organizations were consulted with regard to the production of an annual report on the operation of the procedures covered by the Convention and, if so, to state the outcome of these consultations.

[The Government is asked to reply in detail to the present comments in 2010.]

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the following matters raised in its 2004 direct request:

1. The Committee noted the Government’s statement indicating that the application of this Convention continues to depend on active tripartite participation, and that consultations were undertaken particularly at the time of revision of the national labour legislation and on other items connected with labour, employment and industrial relations. The Government also stated that training on the procedures and content of international labour standards might increase the effectiveness of tripartite consultation. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the application of the Convention in practice (Part V of the report form) and to provide additional information on the following points.

2. Article 4 of the Convention. The Government stated that it has received technical and financial assistance from the ILO to hold seminars and workshops on consultative procedures. The Committee hopes that the assistance will be continued and invites the Government to keep the Committee informed of any progress in its next report.

3. Article 5. The Committee noted the brief information supplied in the Government’s report in relation to consultations covered by Article 5, paragraph 1. It again hopes that the Government’s next report will include more details on the consultations held on replies to questionnaires concerning items on the agenda of the Conference, the proposals to be made to Parliament on the submission of the instruments adopted by the Conference between 1994 and 2007, and on questions arising out of article 22 reports (Article 5, paragraph 1(a), (b) and (d)).

4. Paragraph 1(c) and (e). The Committee recalls that the ILO Governing Body has invited States which are parties to the Recruiting of Indigenous Workers Convention, 1936 (No. 50), the Contracts of Employment (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1939 (No. 64), the Penal Sanctions (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1939 (No. 65), and to the Contracts of Employment (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1947 (No. 86) – all of which Uganda has ratified and which remain in force – to contemplate ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169), and denouncing Conventions Nos. 50, 64, 65 and 86 at the same time. States parties to the Underground Work (Women) Convention, 1935 (No. 45), were invited to contemplate ratifying the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176). Please indicate if consultation is envisaged on this matter.

5. Article 6. The Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether the representative organizations were consulted with regard to the production of an annual report on the operation of the procedures covered by the Convention and, if so, to state the outcome of these consultations.

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

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 2004 direct request, which read as follows:

1. The Committee notes the Government’s statement indicating that the application of this Convention continues to depend on active tripartite participation, and that consultations were undertaken particularly at the time of revision of the national labour legislation and on other items connected with labour, employment and industrial relations. The Government also states that training on the procedures and content of international labour standards might increase the effectiveness of tripartite consultation. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the application of the Convention in practice (Part V of the report form) and to provide additional information on the following points.

2. Article 4 of the Convention. The Government states that it has received technical and financial assistance from the ILO to hold seminars and workshops on consultative procedures. The Committee hopes that the assistance will be continued and invites the Government to keep the Committee informed of any progress in its next report.

3. Article 5. The Committee notes the brief information supplied in the Government’s report in relation to consultations covered by Article 5, paragraph 1. It again hopes that the Government’s next report will include more details on the consultations held on replies to questionnaires concerning items on the agenda of the Conference, the proposals to be made to Parliament on the submission of the instruments adopted by the Conference between 1995 and 2003, and on questions arising out of article 22 reports (Article 5, paragraph 1(a), (b) and (d)).

4. Paragraph 1(c) and (e). The Committee recalls that the ILO Governing Body has invited States which are parties to the Recruiting of Indigenous Workers Convention, 1936 (No. 50), the Contracts of Employment (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1939 (No. 64), the Penal Sanctions (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1939 (No. 65), and to the Contracts of Employment (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1947 (No. 86) – all of which Uganda has ratified and which remain in force – to contemplate ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169), and denouncing Conventions Nos. 50, 64, 65 and 86 at the same time. States parties to the Underground Work (Women) Convention, 1935 (No. 45), were invited to contemplate ratifying the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176). Please indicate if consultation is envisaged on this matter.

5. Article 6. The Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether the representative organizations were consulted with regard to the production of an annual report on the operation of the procedures covered by the Convention and, if so, to state the outcome of these consultations.

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

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 2004 direct request, which read as follows:

1. The Committee notes the Government’s statement indicating that the application of this Convention continues to depend on active tripartite participation, and that consultations were undertaken particularly at the time of revision of the national labour legislation and on other items connected with labour, employment and industrial relations. The Government also states that training on the procedures and content of international labour standards might increase the effectiveness of tripartite consultation. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the application of the Convention in practice (Part V of the report form) and to provide additional information on the following points.

2. Article 4 of the Convention. The Government states that it has received technical and financial assistance from the ILO to hold seminars and workshops on consultative procedures. The Committee hopes that the assistance will be continued and invites the Government to keep the Committee informed of any progress in its next report.

3. Article 5. The Committee notes the brief information supplied in the Government’s report in relation to consultations covered by Article 5, paragraph 1. It again hopes that the Government’s next report will include more details on the consultations held on replies to questionnaires concerning items on the agenda of the Conference, the proposals to be made to Parliament on the submission of the instruments adopted by the Conference between 1995 and 2003, and on questions arising out of article 22 reports (Article 5, paragraph 1(a), (b) and (d)).

4. Paragraph 1(c) and (e). The Committee recalls that the ILO Governing Body has invited States which are parties to the Recruiting of Indigenous Workers Convention, 1936 (No. 50), the Contracts of Employment (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1939 (No. 64), the Penal Sanctions (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1939 (No. 65), and to the Contracts of Employment (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1947 (No. 86) – all of which Uganda has ratified and which remain in force – to contemplate ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169), and denouncing Conventions Nos. 50, 64, 65 and 86 at the same time. States parties to the Underground Work (Women) Convention, 1935 (No. 45), were invited to contemplate ratifying the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176). Please indicate if consultation is envisaged on this matter.

5. Article 6. The Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether the representative organizations were consulted with regard to the production of an annual report on the operation of the procedures covered by the Convention and, if so, to state the outcome of these consultations.

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

1. The Committee notes the Government’s statement indicating that the application of this Convention continues to depend on active tripartite participation, and that consultations were undertaken particularly at the time of revision of the national labour legislation and on other items connected with labour, employment and industrial relations. The Government also states that training on the procedures and content of international labour standards might increase the effectiveness of tripartite consultation. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the application of the Convention in practice (Part V of the report form) and to provide additional information on the following points.

2. Article 4 of the Convention. The Government states that it has received technical and financial assistance from the ILO to hold seminars and workshops on consultative procedures. The Committee hopes that the assistance will be continued and invites the Government to keep the Committee informed of any progress in its next report.

3. Article 5. The Committee notes the brief information supplied in the Government’s report in relation to consultations covered by Article 5, paragraph 1. It again hopes that the Government’s next report will include more details on the consultations held on replies to questionnaires concerning items on the agenda of the Conference, the proposals to be made to Parliament on the submission of the instruments adopted by the Conference between 1995 and 2003, and on questions arising out of article 22 reports (Article 5, paragraph 1(a), (b) and (d)).

4. Paragraph 1(c) and (e). The Committee recalls that the ILO Governing Body has invited States which are parties to the Recruiting of Indigenous Workers Convention, 1936 (No. 50), the Contracts of Employment (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1939 (No. 64), the Penal Sanctions (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1939 (No. 65), and to the Contracts of Employment (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1947 (No. 86) - all of which Uganda has ratified and which remain in force - to contemplate ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169), and denouncing Conventions Nos. 50, 64, 65 and 86 at the same time. States parties to the Underground Work (Women) Convention, 1935 (No. 45), were invited to contemplate ratifying the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176). Please indicate if consultation is envisaged on this matter.

5. Article 6. The Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether the representative organizations were consulted with regard to the production of an annual report on the operation of the procedures covered by the Convention and, if so, to state the outcome of these consultations.

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 2001 direct request, which read as follows:

1. Articles 2 and 4 of the Convention. The Committee notes that the Labour Advisory Board was reactivated in July 2000 as a permanent tripartite body to provide technical advice and information to the Minister responsible for labour. The Government indicates that the three parties have effectively collaborated on a number of issues but this collaboration could be further enhanced through more training on the procedures and issues related to international labour standards. It also states that the Government has mainly relied on financial and technical support of the ILO and asks for enhanced ILO support. The Committee hopes that the Government, together with the Office, will study ways in which assistance could be provided in order to ensure "effective consultations" with respect to the matters covered by the Convention and to strengthen social dialogue.

2. Article 5. The Committee notes the brief information supplied in relation to consultations covered by paragraph 1(a), (b) and (d). It hopes that the Government’s next report will include more details on the consultations held on replies to questionnaires concerning items on the agenda of the Conference, the proposals to be made to Parliament on the submission of the instruments adopted by the Conference at its 81st, 82nd, 83rd, 84th, 85th, 86th and 88th Sessions and questions arising out of article 22 reports.

Paragraph 1(c) and (e). The Committee recalls that the ILO Governing Body has invited States which are parties to the Recruiting of Indigenous Workers Convention, 1936 (No. 50), the Contracts of Employment (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1939 (No. 64), the Penal Sanctions (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1939 (No. 65), and to the Contracts of Employment (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1947 (No. 86) - all of which Uganda has ratified and which remain in force - to contemplate ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169), and denouncing Conventions Nos. 50, 64, 65 and 86 at the same time. States parties to the Underground Work (Women) Convention, 1935 (No. 45), were invited to contemplate ratifying the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176). Please indicate if consultation is envisaged on this matter.

Article 6. The Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether the question of issuing a report on the working of the consultations procedures covered by the Convention has been the subject of consultations with the social partners. Please provide, where appropriate, information on the results of such consultations.

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

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 direct request of 2001, which read as follows:

1. Articles 2 and 4 of the Convention. The Committee notes that the Labour Advisory Board was reactivated in July 2000 as a permanent tripartite body to provide technical advice and information to the Minister responsible for labour. The Government indicates that the three parties have effectively collaborated on a number of issues but this collaboration could be further enhanced through more training on the procedures and issues related to international labour standards. It also states that the Government has mainly relied on financial and technical support of the ILO and asks for enhanced ILO support. The Committee hopes that the Government, together with the Office, will study ways in which assistance could be provided in order to ensure "effective consultations" with respect to the matters covered by the Convention and to strengthen social dialogue.

2. Article 5. The Committee notes the brief information supplied in relation to consultations covered by paragraph 1(a), (b) and (d). It hopes that the Government’s next report will include more details on the consultations held on replies to questionnaires concerning items on the agenda of the Conference, the proposals to be made to Parliament on the submission of the instruments adopted by the Conference at its 81st, 82nd, 83rd, 84th, 85th, 86th and 88th Sessions and questions arising out of article 22 reports.

Paragraph 1(c) and (e). The Committee recalls that the ILO Governing Body has invited States which are parties to the Recruiting of Indigenous Workers Convention, 1936 (No. 50), the Contracts of Employment (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1939 (No. 64), the Penal Sanctions (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1939 (No. 65), and to the Contracts of Employment (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1947 (No. 86) - all of which Uganda has ratified and which remain in force - to contemplate ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169), and denouncing Conventions Nos. 50, 64, 65 and 86 at the same time. States parties to the Underground Work (Women) Convention, 1935 (No. 45), were invited to contemplate ratifying the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176). Please indicate if consultation is envisaged on this matter.

Article 6. The Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether the question of issuing a report on the working of the consultations procedures covered by the Convention has been the subject of consultations with the social partners. Please provide, where appropriate, information on the results of such consultations.

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

The Committee notes the Government’s reports received in January 1999 and November 2000.

1. Articles 2 and 4 of the Convention. The Committee notes that the Labour Advisory Board was reactivated in July 2000 as a permanent tripartite body to provide technical advice and information to the Minister responsible for labour. The Government indicates that the three parties have effectively collaborated on a number of issues but this collaboration could be further enhanced through more training on the procedures and issues related to international labour standards. It also states that the Government has mainly relied on financial and technical support of the ILO and asks for enhanced ILO support. The Committee hopes that the Government, together with the Office, will study ways in which assistance could be provided in order to ensure "effective consultations" with respect to the matters covered by the Convention and to strengthen social dialogue.

2. Article 5. The Committee notes the brief information supplied in relation to consultations covered by paragraph 1(a), (b) and (d). It hopes that the Government’s next report will include more details on the consultations held on replies to questionnaires concerning items on the agenda of the Conference, the proposals to be made to Parliament on the submission of the instruments adopted by the Conference at its 81st, 82nd, 83rd, 84th, 85th, 86th and 88th Sessions and questions arising out of article 22 reports.

Paragraph 1(c) and (e). The Committee recalls that the ILO Governing Body has invited States which are parties to the Recruiting of Indigenous Workers Convention, 1936 (No. 50), the Contracts of Employment (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1939 (No. 64), the Penal Sanctions (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1939 (No. 65), and to the Contracts of Employment (Indigenous Workers) Convention, 1947 (No. 86) - all of which Uganda has ratified and which remain in force - to contemplate ratifying the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169), and denouncing Conventions Nos. 50, 64, 65 and 86 at the same time. States parties to the Underground Work (Women) Convention, 1935 (No. 45), were invited to contemplate ratifying the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176). Please indicate if consultation is envisaged on this matter.

Article 6. The Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether the question of issuing a report on the working of the consultations procedures covered by the Convention has been the subject of consultations with the social partners. Please provide, where appropriate, information on the results of such consultations.

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

The Committee notes the Government's report for the period ending June 1997. It would be grateful if the Government would provide additional information in its next report on the following points:

Article 2 of the Convention. The Committee notes the statement according to which the representative organizations of employers and workers are consulted on a number of matters relating to ILO activities enumerated in Article 5, paragraph 1, of the Convention. It also notes that the Government intends to rehabilitate the Labour Advisory Board to handle all the matters mentioned above enumerated in Article 5, paragraph 1. It requests the Government to describe how the nature and form of the procedures established ensure the application of this Article. It also requests it to indicate the manner in which these procedures are determined, to indicate all consultations held for this purpose with the representative organizations and to provide, as appropriate, any text governing these procedures.

Article 4. The Government is requested to describe the manner in which the administrative support is provided for the procedures covered by the Convention.

Article 5. The Committee notes the brief information to the effect that consultations have been held on the matters enumerated in paragraph 1(b), (c) and (d). It hopes that consultations will also in future cover the subject set out in point (a) of the same paragraph and that the Government will provide more detailed information on the consultations which are held. The Government is also requested to indicate the frequency of such consultations and to indicate the nature of any reports or recommendations issued.

Article 6. The Government is requested to indicate whether the question of issuing a report on the working of the consultation procedures covered by the Convention has been the subject of consultation with the social partners. Please provide, where appropriate, information on the results of such consultations.

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

The Committee notes the brief information contained in the first report. It notes that the Government is endeavouring to apply the Convention in national practice. It hopes that this will make it possible for the Government to include information in its next report in reply to the various questions contained in the report form adopted by the Governing Body.