Demande directe (CEACR) - adoptée 2015, publiée 105ème session CIT (2016)

Convention (n° 88) sur le service de l'emploi, 1948 - Région administrative spéciale de Macao (Ratification: 1999)

Articles 1–5 and 11 of the Convention. Contribution of the employment service to employment promotion. Participation of the social partners. The Government indicates in its report that the Standing Committee for the Coordination of Social Affairs has held many sessions of discussions with the social partners on the revision of the Employment Agencies License Issue System. It also indicates that the Labour Affairs Bureau of Macau will continue to gather opinions of various stakeholders and improve the organization and operation of the employment service in response to the needs of the citizens. The Committee also notes from the report that the Labour Affairs Bureau works with non-fee charging private employment agencies to promote employment. For instance, the Bureau regularly sends information on unfilled vacancies to these private agencies and collaboration is ensured when there is a large demand for foreign workers. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the impact and effectiveness of the activities carried out by the employment service and the manner in which it ensures “the best possible organisation of the employment market as an integral part of the national programme for the achievement and maintenance of full employment and the development and use of productive resources” (Article 1(2) of the Convention). It also requests the Government to continue to provide information on the involvement of the social partners on matters related to the Convention and information on the measures taken to secure effective cooperation between the public employment service and private employment agencies. Please also continue to provide practical information, as required under Part IV of the report form.