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

Migration for Employment Convention (Revised), 1949 (No. 97) - Guatemala (Ratification: 1952)

The Committee notes the information supplied in the Government's report.

Article 4 of the Convention (in conjunction with Articles 6 and 10 and point V of the report form). The Committee notes that at the IVth Bilateral Meeting between Guatemala and Mexico the Government stressed, in the context of the Committee on Migration Questions, the need for agreements or decisions concerning Guatemalan agricultural migrant workers in Mexico in order to ensure protection of their employment rights.

The Committee asks the Government to provide information on any developments in this area. It also asks the Government to provide information on the number and whereabouts of Guatemalan nationals working abroad, and on the countries of origin of foreigners working in Guatemala, together with the relevant results of the labour inspectorate's activities. Furthermore, the Committee requests the Government to state any practical difficulties encountered in implementing the Convention.