Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 82nd ILC session (1995)

Migration for Employment Convention (Revised), 1949 (No. 97) - Israel (Ratification: 1953)

The Committee notes the detailed information supplied in the Government's report. It asks the Government to provide additional information on the following points.

Article 1 of the Convention. The Committee notes that the number of foreign workers lawfully employed in the country has increased from 5-6,000 at the beginning of the decade to 45-50,000 at the end of 1994. It asks the Government to state where these foreign workers come from and to indicate whether any bilateral agreements have been concluded with their countries of origin.

Article 2. The Committee notes the Government's statement that it is the employer's responsibility to provide migrant workers with information. It would be grateful if the Government would indicate whether there is also an adequate and free public service to assist migrants for employment, and in particular to provide them with accurate information, in accordance with these provisions of the Convention.

Article 4, in conjunction with Article 5. The Committee notes from the Government's report that it is the responsibility of the employer to take proper care of the workers during their travel and to provide medical insurance for them. It recalls that these provisions of the Convention require every State party to take appropriate measures to facilitate the departure, journey and reception of migrant workers and members of their family authorized to accompany or join them, and to ensure adequate medical services for this purpose. The Committee asks the Government to indicate the measures taken or contemplated in this respect.

Point V of the report form. The Committee notes the statistical data provided by the Government concerning foreign workers employed in the country, and the results of the activities of the labour inspection services. It asks the Government to continue to provide such information, in accordance with the present provisions of the Convention.