Demande directe (CEACR) - adoptée 2025, publiée 114ème session CIT (2026)

Convention (n° 144) sur les consultations tripartites relatives aux normes internationales du travail, 1976 - Géorgie (Ratification: 2018)

The Committee takes note of the observations of the Georgian Trade Union Confederation (GTUC), received on 24 September 2024, which substantially reiterate those communicated in 2021. The Committee requests the Government to provide its comments in this respect.

Articles 2 and 5 of the Convention. Adequate procedures. Effective tripartite consultations. The Committee notes the measures taken by the Government, in collaboration with the ILO, to strengthen social dialogue. It welcomes the joint project of the ILO and the Danish International Development Agency (Danida) “Inclusive Labour Market for Job Creation in Georgia” (2017–23), which, despite being launched during a challenging period, successfully engaged social partners and achieved significant policy-level results. Notable progress has been made in advancing social dialogue and establishing checks and balances in the labour market to enhance compliance with International Labour Standards (ILS). The Committee further notes the adoption of the 2023–25 action plan of the Tripartite Commission for Social Partnership (TCSP). Updated biennially, this plan prioritizes reinforcing tripartite dialogue and strengthening the role of social partners in labour market governance. Key objectives include consolidating the work of the TCSP, creating territorial commissions for regional engagement, and building the capacity of government, employers, and workers for effective consultation and negotiation. The Government indicates that a central focus is the discussion of ratifying ILO Conventions. Following several regulatory impact assessments, the decision was made to ratify the Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 (No. 81).

Nevertheless, the Committee notes the indication of the GTUC that the TCSP – intended to meet quarterly – has remained largely inactive in practice, as has the tripartite subcommittee established in 2020. At the same time, the GTUC acknowledges the signing of the ILO Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) for 2024–25 on 13 August 2024 and notes that the issues raised under the 2023–25 TCSP action plan have been duly taken into account. The MoU focuses on strengthening tripartite social dialogue, promoting collective bargaining, and enhancing the capacity of social partners. While acknowledging these positive steps, the Committee observes that the Government’s report does not provide information on the consultations held for the purposes of the Convention. The Committee recalls that Article 5(2) of the Convention requires that effective consultations be undertaken at appropriate intervals fixed by agreement, but at least once a year. The Committee welcomes the adoption of the 2023–25 action plan for the TCSP and the signing of the 2024–25 DWCP. However, it notes with concern the allegations of the GTUC that the TCSP remains “largely inactive”. The Committee urges the Government to take immediate steps to ensure the TCSP and its subcommittee convene regularly, and at least annually, in accordance with Article 5(2) of the Convention and the goals of its own action plan. It requests the Government to provide detailed information on the practical implementation of the 2023–25 action plan, including the frequency, content, and outcomes of the consultations held on each specific matter under Article 5(1)(a)–(e) of the Convention. The Committee further requests updated and detailed information on the tripartite consultations regarding the unratified instruments identified under the 2023–25 TCSP action plan.

Article 4(2). Financing of training on consultative procedures. The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not provide information on arrangements made for the funding of training required by the participants on the consultative procedures. Recalling that the effectiveness of consultations also depends on the training of the participants, the Committee reiterates its request for the Government to provide specific information on arrangements made for the financing of any necessary training for participants on the consultative procedures.

Article 6. Annual report. The Committee notes that the Government did not provide information in reply to its previous comment. Recalling that the annual report under Article 6 is the primary means for reviewing the effectiveness of the procedures put in place to implement the Convention, the Committee reiterates its request for the Government to provide copies of such annual reports once they become available.