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

Tripartite Consultation (International Labour Standards) Convention, 1976 (No. 144) - Lao People's Democratic Republic (Ratification: 2010)

Articles 4(2) of the Convention. Arrangements for training. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in reply to its previous request concerning the application of the provisions of Article 4(2), which fully responds reply to its request.

Article 5(1). Effective tripartite consultations. The Committee requested the Government to provide updated detailed information on the specific content and outcome of tripartite consultations held on each of the matters related to international labour standards covered by the Article 5(1) of the Convention. The Government reports that consultations were held during the reporting period on the preparation of reports concerning the application of ratified Conventions to be submitted to the Office under article 22 of the ILO Constitution. In addition, tripartite meetings were held to examine unratified Conventions and Recommendations to which effect has not yet been given. In particular, the Committee notes that a proposal for possible ratification of the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) and the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187), was referred to the national authorities. The Government adds that it will continue to periodically examine ILO instruments to identify those that it deems most beneficial for the country. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide detailed information on the frequency, content and outcome of tripartite consultations held during the reporting period on all matters concerning international labour standards covered by the Convention, particularly relating to tripartite consultations on the re-examination of unratified Convention. It also requests the Government to provide updated information on the outcome of the proposals developed through tripartite consultation regarding the possible ratification of Conventions Nos 155 and 187.