Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2003, published 92nd ILC session (2004)

Labour Inspection (Agriculture) Convention, 1969 (No. 129) - Syrian Arab Republic (Ratification: 1972)

The Committee notes the Government’s reports, the information sent in reply to its previous comments and the annual inspection reports for 1999, 2000 and 2001. It notes with satisfaction that, further to its request, the Government sent instructions to the directors of social affairs and labour in a circular of 26 April 2001, emphasizing the need to provide the inspection services with the human and material resources they need to inspect the agricultural enterprises under their supervision and requesting them to take measures to secure the inclusion in their biannual activities reports of information relating specifically to inspection activities in agriculture, particularly concerning the protection of workers against occupational risks.

The Government also indicates that most of the provisions of Agricultural Relations Act No. 134 of 1958 are being revised and that the provisions relating to labour inspection envisaged by the draft amendment will give effect to this Convention. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide information on any developments in this matter.

The Committee is addressing a request on certain points directly to the Government.