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

Unemployment Convention, 1919 (No. 2) - Myanmar (Ratification: 1921)

Advisory committees on the operation of free public employment agencies. The Committee notes the Government’s report received in August 2011 indicating that measures are being taken to enact the Employment and Skill Development Law in order to increase employment opportunities, maintain industrial peace and enhance the skill development of workers. The Government further reports that the Labour Organization Bill has been finalized. A draft of the said Bill was amended after discussions with the ILO Consultation Team in July 2011. In August 2011, the amended Bill was approved by a legislative body. The Government also indicates that more local employment opportunities are created due to the implementation of many infrastructure projects and the financing of large industries by foreign direct investment. Bilateral employment agreements have been signed with the Republic of Korea and Thailand containing measures aimed at reducing unemployment. The Committee reiterates its hope that the future legislation will enable the establishment of free and independent workers’ organizations for the purposes of consultation on the operation of free public employment agencies, as required by the Convention. It invites the Government to include in its next report information on the impact of the measures taken to combat unemployment in the country, such as the infrastructure projects implemented and the bilateral employment agreements with other neighbouring countries (Article 1 of the Convention).