Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1993, published 80th ILC session (1993)

Labour Administration Convention, 1978 (No. 150) - Spain (Ratification: 1982)

The Committee notes the Government's response to the comments of the General Union of Workers (UGT) on the application of Article 5, paragraph 1, of the Convention, which concern the consultations, cooperation and negotiation necessary for determining national labour administration policy. The UGT called for changes in the system of "institutional participation" in order to achieve the aim of the Convention, which is to involve employers' and workers' representatives in labour administration. The Government lists the bodies in which the workers' organizations are represented and participate at the European Community and national levels. It states that it is up to the Government to determine participation in labour administration and the appropriate procedures to this end, which must ensure consultation, cooperation and negotiation between the public authorities and the social partners. The Government considers these requirements are met, in view of the instances it cites in its reply. The Government adds that workers' organizations do take part in determining labour policy through the social dialogue which includes collective bargaining and the conclusion of national agreements in this regard. Lastly, the Government indicates that the Congress of Deputies has agreed to discuss the Bill to regulate the functioning of the Economic and Social Council as a consultative body in which workers' and employers' representatives and other organizations participate.

The Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to provide information on the application of this Article of the Convention in its future reports.