Employment Service Convention, 1948 (No. 88) - Libya (Ratification: 1962)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2020, published 109th ILC session (2021)

The Committee takes note of the supplementary information provided by the Government in light of the decision adopted by the Governing Body at its 338th Session (June 2020). The Committee proceeded with the examination of the application of the Convention on the basis of the information received this year, as well as on the basis of the information available to it in 2019.

Articles 1, 3 and 6 of the Convention. Activities of the employment service and contribution to employment promotion.  The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its report concerning the activities carried out by the Ministry of Labour and Rehabilitation for the organization of the labour market and the implementation of the national employment strategy. It notes in particular the measures taken to update the labour market system database and to strengthen the role of the Ministry in human resource development, especially through partnerships between the public and the private sectors aimed at increasing employment rates and reducing poverty. The Committee had previously noted that the Public Services Department and the Employment Department were responsible for appointments to public service vacancies and other vacancies, respectively. The Committee notes that no further information was provided by the Government in its latest report concerning the role and activities of these departments. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the activities carried out by the Ministry of Labour and Rehabilitation and any other competent departments, in order to ensure “the best possible organization 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”. The Government is requested in particular to provide information on the measures taken to update the labour market system database and to indicate the steps taken to anticipate future labour market needs to reduce skills mismatches and promote full and productive employment.

Articles 4 and 5. Participation of social partners.  The Committee had previously noted that, pursuant to section 18 of the Labour Relations Act No. 12 of 2010, a tripartite advisory committee was to be established at the central level and that the Ministry of Labour and Rehabilitation would determine the number of such committees to be established at the local and national level. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the tripartite advisory committee has not yet been established. The Committee recalls that, pursuant to Article 4 of the Convention, arrangements should be made “through advisory committees for the cooperation of representatives of employers and workers in the organisation and operation of the employment service and in the development of employment service policy”, and that these arrangements should provide for one or more national advisory committees and, where necessary, for regional and local committees. The Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of developments in relation to the appointment of the tripartite advisory committee provided for in section 18 of the Labour Relations Act No. 12 of 2010, as well as to provide information on the procedure adopted for the appointment of employers’ and workers’ representatives to the advisory committee.

Article 7. Particular categories of applicants for employment. The Committee requests the Government to provide information, including up-to-date statistics, disaggregated by sex and age, on the impact of measures taken to meet the employment needs of particular categories of jobseekers, particularly young persons (who experience high rates of unemployment), women, the long-term unemployed, persons with disabilities and other groups in vulnerable situations. The Committee also requests the Government to provide specific information on the impact of measures taken to facilitate specialization by occupation or by industry in the various employment offices.

Article 9. Training of employment service staff. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its report concerning the requirements and the procedure for admission to public service, including the requirement that applicants possess the adequate academic and skills qualifications for the post and to pass the prescribed examinations. The Committee notes that no information is provided in the report concerning the status, conditions of service, or the training provided to employment service staff. The Committee recalls that Article 9 requires that the employment service be composed of public officials whose status and conditions of service ensure their independence of changes of government or of improper external influences and that staff be adequately trained for the performance of their duties. The Committee requests the Government to provide more specific information on the status of employment service staff, as well as on measures taken or envisaged to ensure them adequate training, both when entering service and during the course of their career, including training to enable them to meet the needs of particular categories of applicants for employment that face difficulties in accessing the labour market, such as young persons, women, the long-term unemployed and persons with disabilities. The Government is also requested to provide statistical data disaggregated by sex and age concerning the employment service staff as well as detailed information on measures aimed at promoting the hiring of female employment service staff. While acknowledging the complexity of the situation prevailing on the ground, the Committee once again trusts that the Government will make all efforts to bring its law and practice into conformity with the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2019, published 109th ILC session (2021)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.

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Articles 1, 3 and 6 of the Convention. Activities of the employment service and contribution to employment promotion. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its report concerning the activities carried out by the Public Services Department and the Employment Department. The Government indicates that appointments to public services vacancies fall under the purview of the Public Services Department, while other vacancies fall within the remit of the Employment Department. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the activities carried out by the competent departments in order to ensure “the best possible organization 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”.

Articles 4 and 5. Participation of social partners. The Committee had previously noted that, pursuant to section 18 of the Labour Relations Act No. 12 of 2010, a tripartite advisory committee should have been established at the central level and that the Ministry of Labour and Rehabilitation would determine the number of such committees to be established at the local and national level. The Committee refers once again to the 2010 General Survey concerning employment instruments (paragraph 208), in which it recalled that the public employment services’ direct and constant interaction with employers and jobseekers in the job market was essential for the effective implementation of employment policies. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the activities of the advisory committee, and the procedure adopted for the appointment of employers’ and workers’ representatives.

Article 9. Staff of the employment service. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the status, conditions of service, methods of recruitment and selection, and training of staff of the employment service.

While acknowledging the complexity of the situation prevailing on the ground, the Committee trusts that the Government will make all efforts to bring its law and practice into conformity with the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2016, published 106th ILC session (2017)

Articles 1, 3 and 6 of the Convention. Activities of the employment service and contribution to employment promotion. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its report concerning the activities carried out by the Public Services Department and the Employment Department. The Government indicates that appointments to public services vacancies fall under the purview of the Public Services Department, while other vacancies fall within the remit of the Employment Department. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the activities carried out by the competent departments in order to ensure “the best possible organization 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”.

Articles 4 and 5. Participation of social partners. The Committee had previously noted that, pursuant to section 18 of the Labour Relations Act No. 12 of 2010, a tripartite advisory committee should have been established at the central level and that the Ministry of Labour and Rehabilitation would determine the number of such committees to be established at the local and national level. The Committee refers once again to the 2010 General Survey concerning employment instruments (paragraph 208), in which it recalled that the public employment services’ direct and constant interaction with employers and jobseekers in the job market was essential for the effective implementation of employment policies. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the activities of the advisory committee, and the procedure adopted for the appointment of employers’ and workers’ representatives.

Article 9. Staff of the employment service. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the status, conditions of service, methods of recruitment and selection, and training of staff of the employment service.

While acknowledging the complexity of the situation prevailing on the ground, the Committee trusts that the Government will make all efforts to bring its law and practice into conformity with the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2014, published 104th ILC session (2015)

Articles 1, 3 and 6 of the Convention. Activities of the employment service and contribution to employment promotion. The Committee notes the Government’s report received in June 2013, in which it indicates that the Labour Relations Act, No. 12 of 2010, provides that all employers must notify the employment office located in their respective area of their needs when they wish to hire workers. The employment offices are responsible for organizing and assisting jobseekers in finding work and therefore all persons who wish to obtain employment must be registered with an employment office. The Government reports that there are two government departments responsible for labour matters under the Ministry of Labour and Rehabilitation: the employment department and the placement department. It further indicates that there are 70 public employment offices in Libya established in all regions. The Committee invites the Government to provide information on the activities carried out by the employment and placement departments to ensure “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”. It also invites the Government to provide further information on the activities of the public employment offices, the number of applications for employment received by employment offices, the number of vacancies notified, and the number of persons placed in employment by such offices (Part IV of the report form).

Articles 4 and 5. Participation of social partners. The Government indicates that section 18 of the Labour Relations Act provides for the establishment of an advisory committee in which employers and workers are represented. The Committee notes with interest that an advisory committee was formerly established at the central level and that the Ministry of Labour and Rehabilitation will determine the number of such committees to be established at the local and national level. The Committee refers to the 2010 General Survey concerning employment instruments, paragraph 208, in which it recalled that the public employment services’ direct and constant interaction with employers and jobseekers in the job market is essential for the effective implementation of employment policies. The Committee invites the Government to provide further information on the activities of the advisory committees, and the procedure adopted for the appointment of employers’ and workers’ representatives. Please also provide particulars of the arrangements made through the advisory committees in the organization and operation of the employment service and in the development of an employment service policy.

Article 9. Staff of the employment service. In its report, the Government refers to section 128 of the Labour Relations Act which specifies the requirements for a job applicant in the public service. It adds that the National Institute for Management is responsible for training upon appointment. Training is subsequently provided to raise workers’ efficiency. The Committee invites the Government to provide further information on the status, conditions of service, methods of recruitment and selection, and training of staff of the employment service.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2010, published th ILC session ()

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its 2005 observation which read as follows:

1. In reply to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its reports received in September 2003 and August 2004 indicating that the General Authority for Manpower, Training and Employment (equivalent to a Ministry of Labour) was recently established. The new structure will be responsible for the formulation of manpower policies, as well as management of labour and employment matters in order to reinforce the socio-economic development based on the participation of individuals through promotion of small enterprise development.

2. Participation of the social partners. With regard to the request for information on the participation of employers’ and workers’ representatives in the development of the employment service, the Government refers to a technical committee: the Committee on Civil Service and Employment, which is composed of several experts and specialists in planning, management, manpower and the economy, and members of professional associations, which are members of the General Federation of Producers and the General Union for Public Officials. At the national level, the Government also refers to the Public Planning Council, which has a number of councils at the municipal level to ensure the participation of all regions in the formulation of socioeconomic policies. The Committee requests the Government to provide, in its next report, specific examples of the activities of these committees and to indicate how their views were taken into account in the organization and operation of employment services and in the formulation of an employment services policy. It also asks the Government to continue to provide information on the measures adopted, in collaboration with the social partners, to ensure the effective functioning of a free public employment service with a network of offices sufficient in number to meet the needs of employers and workers nationwide (Articles 4 and 5 of the Convention).

3. Activities of the employment service. The Committee once again asks the Government to indicate all measures taken by the employment service to carry out effectively the activities listed by Article 6 of the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2009, published 99th ILC session (2010)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its 2005 observation which read as follows:

1. In reply to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its reports received in September 2003 and August 2004 indicating that the General Authority for Manpower, Training and Employment (equivalent to a Ministry of Labour) was recently established. The new structure will be responsible for the formulation of manpower policies, as well as management of labour and employment matters in order to reinforce the socio-economic development based on the participation of individuals through promotion of small enterprise development.

2. Participation of the social partners. With regard to the request for information on the participation of employers’ and workers’ representatives in the development of the employment service, the Government refers to a technical committee: the Committee on Civil Service and Employment, which is composed of several experts and specialists in planning, management, manpower and the economy, and members of professional associations, which are members of the General Federation of Producers and the General Union for Public Officials. At the national level, the Government also refers to the Public Planning Council, which has a number of councils at the municipal level to ensure the participation of all regions in the formulation of socioeconomic policies. The Committee requests the Government to provide, in its next report, specific examples of the activities of these committees and to indicate how their views were taken into account in the organization and operation of employment services and in the formulation of an employment services policy. It also asks the Government to continue to provide information on the measures adopted, in collaboration with the social partners, to ensure the effective functioning of a free public employment service with a network of offices sufficient in number to meet the needs of employers and workers nationwide (Articles 4 and 5 of the Convention).

3. Activities of the employment service. The Committee once again asks the Government to indicate all measures taken by the employment service to carry out effectively the activities listed by Article 6 of the Convention.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2005, published 95th ILC session (2006)

1. In reply to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its reports received in September 2003 and August 2004 indicating that the General Authority for Manpower, Training and Employment (equivalent to a Ministry of Labour) was recently established. The new structure will be responsible for the formulation of manpower policies, as well as management of labour and employment matters in order to reinforce the socio-economic development based on the participation of individuals through promotion of small enterprise development.

2. Participation of the social partners. With regard to the request for information on the participation of employers’ and workers’ representatives in the development of the employment service, the Government refers to a technical committee: the Committee on Civil Service and Employment, which is composed of several experts and specialists in planning, management, manpower and the economy, and members of professional associations, which are members of the General Federation of Producers and the General Union for Public Officials. At the national level, the Government also refers to the Public Planning Council, which has a number of councils at the municipal level to ensure the participation of all regions in the formulation of socio-economic policies. The Committee requests the Government to provide, in its next report, specific examples of the activities of these committees and to indicate how their views were taken into account in the organization and operation of employment services and in the formulation of an employment services policy. It also asks the Government to continue to provide information on the measures adopted, in collaboration with the social partners, to ensure the effective functioning of a free public employment service with a network of offices sufficient in number to meet the needs of employers and workers nationwide (Articles 4 and 5 of the Convention).

3. Activities of the employment service. The Committee once again asks the Government to indicate all measures taken by the employment service to carry out effectively the activities listed by Article 6 of the Convention.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2002, published 91st ILC session (2003)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report received in September 2002 does not contain replies to the points raised in the previous comments. The Committee again draws to the Government’s attention the following points.

Articles 4 and 5 of the Convention. Please provide full information on the arrangements made through advisory committees for the cooperation of employer and worker representatives in the organization and operation of the employment service and in the development of employment service policy. Please also indicate the number of advisory committees established, how they are constituted, and the procedure adopted for the appointment of employer and worker representatives. Please also include specific examples of the activities of the advisory committees and indicate how their views were taken into account in the organization and operation of employment services, and in formulation of an employment services policy.

Article 6. Please supply information on the organization of the General Manpower Authority, including the role played by the manpower and in-house training offices in facilitating the movement of workers from one country to another with the cooperation of the governments concerned. Please also supply information on measures taken to facilitate occupational mobility, in accordance with paragraph (b), and on the activities of the placement offices to fulfil the duties specified in paragraphs (a), (c), (d) and (e).

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2001, published 90th ILC session (2002)

The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s report in reply to its 2000 observation, in particular the information concerning methods of recruitment and selection of employment service staff (Article 9, paragraph 2, of the Convention). The Committee requests further information on the following points.

Articles 4 and 5. For many years, the Committee has been requesting detailed information on how the provisions of these Articles are applied in practice, as no information was provided in the last report received. Please provide full information on the arrangements made through advisory committees for the cooperation of employer and worker representatives in the organization and operation of the employment service and in the development of employment service policy. Please also indicate the number of advisory committees established, how they are constituted, and the procedure adopted for the appointment of employer and worker representatives. Please also include specific examples of the activities of the advisory committees and how their views were taken into account in the organization and operation of employment services, and in formulation of employment services policy.

Article 6. The Committee notes that there was no information on the application of this Article in the last report received. Please supply information on the organization of the General Manpower Authority, including the role played by the manpower and in-house training offices in facilitating the movement of workers from one country to another with the cooperation of the governments concerned. Please also supply information on measures taken to facilitate occupational mobility, in accordance with paragraph (b), and on the activities of the placement offices to fulfil the duties specified in paragraphs (a), (c), (d) and (e).

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2000, published 89th ILC session (2001)

The Committee notes from the Government’s brief report that a technical committee has been established to reply to the comments of the Committee, but that it has not met yet. The Committee hopes that a detailed report will be supplied for examination at the next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its report. Whilst the Government refers to General People’s Committee Order No. 862, 1992, section 3 which requires the General Manpower Authority to implement certain named matters, that does not answer the points raised in the previous requests of the Committee. The Committee is therefore bound to raise them again.

  Articles 4 and 5 of the Convention.  The Committee asks the Government to indicate in greater detail what consultations on the organization and operation of the employment service and the development of the employment service policy are carried out under the aegis of the General People’s Committee on Vocational Training and the people’s committees on vocational training at the municipal level which, according to the Government, have entire responsibility in this area.

  Article 6.  The Committee notes that, according to the information supplied by the Government, the General Manpower Authority established by a decision of the General People’s Committee in 1992, is responsible, in particular, for regulating the employment of migrant workers. It would be grateful if the Government would describe in greater detail the content and effect of Orders Nos. 4, 5 and 37 of 1993 respecting the organization of the Authority. Please indicate also the role played by the manpower and in-house training offices in facilitating the movement of workers from one country to another which may have been approved by the governments concerned, and in facilitating occupational mobility, in accordance with paragraph (b) of this Article of the Convention. Lastly, the Committee asks the Government to describe the activities carried out by these offices in order to fulfil the tasks listed in paragraphs (a), (c), (d) and (e) of this Article (see also Parts IV and VI of the report form adopted by the Governing Body).

  Article 9.  The Committee asks the Government to provide information on the methods of recruitment and selection of employment service staff.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1999, published 88th ILC session (2000)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its report. Whilst the Government refers to General People's Committee Order No. 862, 1992, section 3 which requires the General Manpower Authority to implement certain named matters, that does not answer the points raised in the previous requests of the Committee. The Committee is therefore bound to raise them again.

Articles 4 and 5 of the Convention. The Committee asks the Government to indicate in greater detail what consultations on the organization and operation of the employment service and the development of the employment service policy are carried out under the aegis of the General People's Committee on Vocational Training and the people's committees on vocational training at the municipal level which, according to the Government, have entire responsibility in this area.

Article 6. The Committee notes that, according to the information supplied by the Government, the General Manpower Authority established by a decision of the General People's Committee in 1992, is responsible, in particular, for regulating the employment of migrant workers. It would be grateful if the Government would describe in greater detail the content and effect of Orders Nos. 4, 5 and 37 of 1993 respecting the organization of the Authority. Please indicate also the role played by the manpower and in-house training offices in facilitating the movement of workers from one country to another which may have been approved by the governments concerned, and in facilitating occupational mobility, in accordance with paragraph (b) of this Article of the Convention. Lastly, the Committee asks the Government to describe the activities carried out by these offices in order to fulfil the tasks listed in paragraphs (a), (c), (d) and (e) of this Article (see also Parts IV and VI of the report form adopted by the Governing Body).

Article 9. The Committee asks the Government to provide information on the methods of recruitment and selection of employment service staff.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1998, published 87th ILC session (1999)

The Committee notes that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its report. Whilst the Government refers to General People's Committee Order No. 862, 1992, section 3 which requires the General Manpower Authority to implement certain named matters, that does not answer the points raised in the previous requests of the Committee. The Committee is therefore bound to raise them again.

Articles 4 and 5 of the Convention. The Committee asks the Government to indicate in greater detail what consultations on the organization and operation of the employment service and the development of the employment service policy are carried out under the aegis of the General People's Committee on Vocational Training and the people's committees on vocational training at the municipal level which, according to the Government, have entire responsibility in this area.

Article 6. The Committee notes that, according to the information supplied by the Government, the General Manpower Authority established by a decision of the General People's Committee in 1992, is responsible, in particular, for regulating the employment of migrant workers. It would be grateful if the Government would describe in greater detail the content and effect of Orders Nos. 4, 5 and 37 of 1993 respecting the organization of the Authority. Please indicate also the role played by the manpower and in-house training offices in facilitating the movement of workers from one country to another which may have been approved by the governments concerned, and in facilitating occupational mobility, in accordance with paragraph (b) of this Article of the Convention. Lastly, the Committee asks the Government to describe the activities carried out by these offices in order to fulfil the tasks listed in paragraphs (a), (c), (d) and (e) of this Article (see also Parts IV and VI of the report form adopted by the Governing Body).

Article 9. The Committee asks the Government to provide information on the methods of recruitment and selection of employment service staff.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1996, published 85th ILC session (1997)

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its report. Whilst the Government refers to General People's Committee Order No. 862, 1992, section 3 which requires the General Manpower Authority to implement certain named matters, that does not answer the points raised in the previous requests of the Committee. The Committee is therefore bound to raise them again.

Articles 4 and 5 of the Convention. The Committee asks the Government to indicate in greater detail what consultations on the organization and operation of the employment service and the development of the employment service policy are carried out under the aegis of the General People's Committee on Vocational Training and the people's committees on vocational training at the municipal level which, according to the Government, have entire responsibility in this area.

Article 6. The Committee notes that, according to the information supplied by the Government, the General Manpower Authority established by a decision of the General People's Committee in 1992, is responsible, in particular, for regulating the employment of migrant workers. It would be grateful if the Government would describe in greater detail the content and effect of Orders Nos. 4, 5 and 37 of 1993 respecting the organization of the Authority. Please indicate also the role played by the manpower and in-house training offices in facilitating the movement of workers from one country to another which may have been approved by the governments concerned, and in facilitating occupational mobility, in accordance with paragraph (b) of this Article of the Convention. Lastly, the Committee asks the Government to describe the activities carried out by these offices in order to fulfil the tasks listed in paragraphs (a), (c), (d) and (e) of this Article (see also Parts IV and VI of the report form adopted by the Governing Body).

Article 9. The Committee asks the Government to provide information on the methods of recruitment and selection of employment service staff.

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in reply to its previous comments. It notes in particular the detailed explanations on the reorganization of the network of manpower and in-house training offices, as well as the statistical data given on the number of applications for employment and the number of persons placed.

Articles 4 and 5 of the Convention. The Government indicates in its report that consultations are taking place in the framework of the meetings of the trade unions, which are held regularly with a view to taking decisions relating to occupations or a given sector and which the people's committees created by the unions are responsible for implementing. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate in its next report whether the consultations concerning the organization and operation of the employment service, as well as the development of the employment service policy are carried under the aegis of the General People's Committee on Vocational Training and the people's committees on vocational training at the municipal level which, according to the Government, have entire responsibility in this area.

Article 6. The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government on the role of the manpower and in-house training offices as regards the geographical mobility of manpower. It would be grateful if the Government would indicate, in its next report, the role played by these offices in facilitating occupational mobility with a view to adjusting the supply of labour to employment opportunities in the various occupations, as well as their role in facilitating the movement of workers from one country to another which may have been approved by the governments concerned, in accordance with paragraph (b) of this Article of the Convention. The Committee asks the Government again to indicate in a more detailed manner the activities carried out by the offices so as to fulfil the tasks listed in paragraphs (a), (c), (d) and (e) of this Article.

Article 9. The Committee notes the Government's indications concerning the status of the employment service staff in regard to their independence of any improper external influences and to stability in employment. Please indicate the methods of recruitment and selection of such personnel.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1994, published 81st ILC session (1994)

The Committee notes that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in reply to its previous comments. It notes in particular the detailed explanations on the reorganization of the network of manpower and in-house training offices, as well as the statistical data given on the number of applications for employment and the number of persons placed.

Articles 4 and 5 of the Convention. The Government indicates in its report that consultations are taking place in the framework of the meetings of the trade unions, which are held regularly with a view to taking decisions relating to occupations or a given sector and which the people's committees created by the unions are responsible for implementing. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate in its next report whether the consultations concerning the organization and operation of the employment service, as well as the development of the employment service policy are carried under the aegis of the General People's Committee on Vocational Training and the people's committees on vocational training at the municipal level which, according to the Government, have entire responsibility in this area.

Article 6. The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government on the role of the manpower and in-house training offices as regards the geographical mobility of manpower. It would be grateful if the Government would indicate, in its next report, the role played by these offices in facilitating occupational mobility with a view to adjusting the supply of labour to employment opportunities in the various occupations, as well as their role in facilitating the movement of workers from one country to another which may have been approved by the governments concerned, in accordance with paragraph (b) of this Article of the Convention. The Committee asks the Government again to indicate in a more detailed manner the activities carried out by the offices so as to fulfil the tasks listed in paragraphs (a), (c), (d) and (e) of this Article.

Article 9. The Committee notes the Government's indications concerning the status of the employment service staff in regard to their independence of any improper external influences and to stability in employment. Please indicate the methods of recruitment and selection of such personnel.

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

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in reply to its previous comments. It notes in particular the detailed explanations on the reorganization of the network of manpower and in-house training offices, as well as the statistical data given on the number of applications for employment and the number of persons placed.

Articles 4 and 5 of the Convention. The Government indicates in its report that consultations are taking place in the framework of the meetings of the trade unions, which are held regularly with a view to taking decisions relating to occupations or a given sector and which the people's committees created by the unions are responsible for implementing. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate in its next report whether the consultations concerning the organization and operation of the employment service, as well as the development of the employment service policy are carried under the aegis of the General People's Committee on Vocational Training and the people's committees on vocational training at the municipal level which, according to the Government, have entire responsibility in this area.

Article 6. The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government on the role of the manpower and in-house training offices as regards the geographical mobility of manpower. It would be grateful if the Government would indicate, in its next report, the role played by these offices in facilitating occupational mobility with a view to adjusting the supply of labour to employment opportunities in the various occupations, as well as their role in facilitating the movement of workers from one country to another which may have been approved by the governments concerned, in accordance with paragraph (b) of this Article of the Convention. The Committee asks the Government again to indicate in a more detailed manner the activities carried out by the offices so as to fulfil the tasks listed in paragraphs (a), (c), (d) and (e) of this Article.

Article 9. The Committee notes the Government's indications concerning the status of the employment service staff in regard to their independence of any improper external influences and to stability in employment. Please indicate the methods of recruitment and selection of such personnel.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1992, published 79th ILC session (1992)

The Committee notes with regret that the information dated 27 April 1988 and communicated by the Government contains no reply to its comments. It hopes that the next report will include full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

1. The Committee noted the information provided by the Government in reply to its previous comments, and in particular that concerning the competence of People's Committees of Public Service established under Decision No. 255 of 1983, especially their competence as regards the organisation of employment services.

The Committee hopes that in its next report the Government will explain in detail whether consultations with representatives of employers and workers are taking place through People's Committees, or through any other body or bodies constituted in accordance with Articles 4 and 5 of the Convention.

2. The Committee also hopes that the next report will include full information on the other questions raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

Article 3 of the Convention. Please provide information on the geographical distribution and staffing of the 24 employment offices, and on the number of applications for employment received, the number of vacancies notified, and the number of persons placed in employment by them. Please also provide information in future reports on the development of the network of employment offices.

Article 6. The Committee noted that the creation of labour supervisory offices had made for greater mobility of labour, both occupational and geographical. Please indicate in greater detail the role played by these offices in facilitating mobility of labour, as well as the activities performed by the employment service in order to carry out the functions described in paragraphs (a), (c), (d) and (e) of this Article.

Article 9. Please indicate the status of the staff of the employment service in respect to their independence from improper influences and stability of employment.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1991, published 78th ILC session (1991)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's reply has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

1. The Committee noted the information provided by the Government in reply to its previous comments, and in particular that concerning the competence of People's Committees of Public Service established under Decision No. 255 of 1983, especially their competence as regards the organisation of employment services.

The Committee hopes that in its next report the Government will explain in detail whether consultations with representatives of employers and workers are taking place through People's Committees, or through any other body or bodies constituted in accordance with Articles 4 and 5 of the Convention.

2. The Committee also hopes that the next report will include full information on the other questions raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

Article 3 of the Convention. Please provide information on the geographical distribution and staffing of the 24 employment offices, and on the number of applications for employment received, the number of vacancies notified, and the number of persons placed in employment by them. Please also provide information in future reports on the development of the network of employment offices.

Article 6. The Committee noted that the creation of labour supervisory offices had made for greater mobility of labour, both occupational and geographical. Please indicate in greater detail the role played by these offices in facilitating mobility of labour, as well as the activities performed by the employment service in order to carry out the functions described in paragraphs (a), (c), (d) and (e) of this Article.

Article 9. Please indicate the status of the staff of the employment service in respect to their independence from improper influences and stability of employment.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1990, published 77th ILC session (1990)

The Committee notes that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

1. The Committee noted the information provided by the Government in reply to its previous comments, and in particular that concerning the competence of People's Committees of Public Service established under Decision No. 255 of 1983, especially their competence as regards the organisation of employment services.

The Committee hopes that in its next report the Government will explain in detail whether consultations with representatives of employers and workers are taking place through People's Committees, or through any other body or bodies constituted in accordance with Articles 4 and 5 of the Convention.

2. The Committee also hopes that the next report will include full information on the other questions raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

Article 3 of the Convention. Please provide information on the geographical distribution and staffing of the 24 employment offices, and on the number of applications for employment received, the number of vacancies notified, and the number of persons placed in employment by them. Please also provide information in future reports on the development of the network of employment offices.

Article 6. The Committee noted that the creation of labour supervisory offices had made for greater mobility of labour, both occupational and geographical. Please indicate in greater detail the role played by these offices in facilitating mobility of labour, as well as the activities performed by the employment service in order to carry out the functions described in paragraphs (a), (c), (d) and (e) of this Article.

Article 9. Please indicate the status of the staff of the employment service in respect to their independence from improper influences and stability of employment.