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Tripartite Consultation (International Labour Standards) Convention, 1976 (No. 144) - Syrian Arab Republic (RATIFICATION: 1985)

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

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The Committee acknowledges the complexity of the situation on the ground and the presence of armed groups and armed conflict in the country.

Article 5 of the Convention. Effective tripartite consultation. The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s report received in October 2018. In particular, it notes the establishment of the Consultative Council for Consultation and Social Dialogue pursuant to Order No. 826 of 9 March 2015, issued by the Minister of Labour, amending the former decisions on the composition of the Council. The Government adds that the Consultative Council is mandated to carry out the activities contemplated in Article 5 of the Convention. The Committee notes that discussions were held in the Consultative Council for Consultation and Social Dialogue on matters related to international labour standards covered by the Convention, including, inter alia: discussions on the preparation of reports on ratified Conventions due in 2018; discussions concerning the agenda of the 107th Session of the International Labour Conference (June 2018); and discussions concerning the submission of ILO instruments to the People’s Assembly. The Consultative Council also discussed the work of the Wage Committees in the various governorates, as well as the work of the special committee tasked to establish and revise the minimum wage for each occupation, according to each governorate. The Government indicates that its report was prepared in collaboration with the most representative employers’ and workers’ organizations; the Ministry of Industry; the Federation of Chambers of Industry; the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce; and the Confederation of Trade Unions. The report was then submitted to the Consultative Council. The Government undertakes to keep the ILO informed of any new legislation or other developments relating to the application of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed updated information on the specific content and outcomes of the tripartite consultations held in the Consultative Council for Consultation and Social Dialogue on the matters related to international labour standards covered by Article 5(1) of the Convention. The Committee further requests the Government to indicate the frequency of the consultations held, as well as to provide information regarding the current composition of the Consultative Council.