Employment Policy Convention, 1964 (No. 122) - Aruba

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2022, published 111st ILC session (2023)

Previous comment

Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Employment trends and active labour market measures.The Committee notes the information provided by the Government with respect to the various programs established with the aim of placing more people in employment. The Government explains that, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, it undertook to develop a National Action Plan for youth employment (“NAP for youth”). During the pandemic, however, it was compelled to focus on programmes for all age groups in the labour market. The NAP for youth was included in these broader programmes. The Committee notes that the Let’s Work Programme (Ban Traha) is replaced by the “Aruba kier Traha” programme, which is a pilot project to accommodate youth in social assistance and guide them in accessing the labour market. The steering committee for the programme is composed of governments, employers’ organizations, unions and youth organizations. Its mandate is to help unemployed persons get back into the labour market as soon as possible. The Government also refers to the Social Training Programme (“STP”) as an important programme for young people between the ages of 18 and 24 who want a new chance for a better future. The Government adds that all participants in the STP are school leavers, but that secondary school graduates (MAVO) who aspire to a career in the army can also register. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the programme includes only young men, but that young women will soon be allowed to participate. Participants who complete the entire process can count on access to job mediation services offered by the Social Affairs Department and the Labour Department. With respect to employment trends, the Committee notes that, as of the end of 2019, the overall unemployment rate in the country stood at 5.2 per cent, whereas the youth unemployment rate was more than three times higher, standing at 16.2 per cent. Moreover, the Government estimates that some 2,700 people lost their jobs between January and October 2020, estimating that the overall unemployment rate as of October 2020 had reached 12.8 per cent. The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on the nature, scope and impact of the employment measures adopted, including the “Aruba kier Traha” Programme and the Social Training Programme. Taking particular note of the Government’s indication that girls have been excluded from the Programme, the Committee requests the Government to take measures without delay to ensure that the employment measures taken for young persons as well as all other groups ensure equality of opportunity and treatment for both men and women, boys and girls. In this context, the Committee also reiterates its request that the Government provide detailed updated information on measures taken or envisaged to promote the employment of persons who face particular difficulties in finding lasting employment, such as persons with disabilities and migrant workers. It also once again requests that the Government indicate the manner in which active labour market measures are kept under review within the framework of an overall coordinated economic and social policy, and that provide updated information, including statistical data disaggregated by economic sector, sex and age, on the current situation and trends regarding the active population, employment, unemployment and underemployment.

Measures taken to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government reports that, immediately following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, it introduced a number of policies to reduce the negative impact of the pandemic on the labour market. These measures include provision of: (i) temporary financial assistance to those workers whose employment contracts were terminated and whose working hours were reduced to zero; (ii) a wage subsidy to employers, subject to the condition that they could not then lay off employees; (iii) quarterly financial assistance to small and medium-sized businesses; (iv) a temporary pause in applications for dismissal requests; (v) fiscal relief measures; and (vi) assistance in the form of food packages. The Government adds that, to avoid massive layoffs, it temporarily offered flexible working conditions and financial emergency aid through the Social Assistance Emergency Fund (“FASE”) and the Wage Subsidy Scheme. It reports that, in October 2020, 1,590 companies made use of the Wage Subsidy Scheme offered by the government, thereby benefitting some 20,868 employees. Temporary emergency aid was also issued through the FASE which benefitted some 3,729 workers during this period. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide detailed updated information on the nature, scope and impact of the abovementioned support measures, including the FASE and the Wage Subsidy Scheme, as well as to provide information regarding any other labour market measures taken to address and mitigate the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employers and workers.

Education and training policies and programmes.The Committee notes the Government’s indication that people who receive financial support in the form of temporary FASE emergency aid will be retrained through a participation pilot project. It further notes that the Department of Social Affairs, the Department of Labour Progress and the Department of Labour and Research have introduced various programmes to train, retrain and provide guidance to teenage and single mothers aiming to enter the labour force. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the impact of these measures on persons who have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19. It further requests the Government to include specific information on the nature and scope of the abovementioned programmes, including on the manner in which they have contributed to improving access to lasting employment and decent work for the young women concerned. The Committee also reiterates its request that the Government indicate the manner in which the social partners and other stakeholders concerned are consulted with respect to the development of vocational education and training programmes that meet the current and evolving needs of Aruba’s labour market.

Promotion of women’s employment.The Committee previously requested the Government to provide information on the measures taken or envisaged to promote women’s participation in the labour market, including those without family responsibilities and those in non-traditionally female occupations, and to provide statistical information on the labour market situation of both women and men in the public and private sectors. The Government has not, however, provided the information requested. The Committee therefore once again requests the Government to provide information on the nature, scope and impact of measures taken or envisaged to promote women’s participation in the labour market, including women without family responsibilities and those in non-traditionally female occupations. It also requests that the Government provide statistical information on the labour market situation of women and men in the public and private sectors, disaggregated by sex and age.

Article 3. Participation of the social partners in the formulation and implementation of policies.The Committee notes the Government’s indication that it carries out the consultations required by the Convention. Noting the absence of concrete information in this respect, the Committee requests the Government to provide additional detailed information on the manner in which it ensures that representatives of the stakeholders concerned are consulted on the formulation, implementation and review of employment policies, including information on the nature and outcome of such consultations.

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

The Committee notes with concern 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.

Repetition

Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Employment trends and active labour market measures. In reply to the Committee’s comments of 2014, the Government refers the Committee to its 2015 annual report on the application of the European Social Charter and the 1988 Additional Protocol for the period 2011–14. The Committee notes that the information provided by the Government in that report provides information concerning the various programmes established with the aim of placing more people in employment. The Let’s Work Programme (Ban Traha), launched in June 2014 after the Reintegration Project of 2007 was not considered to have been successful. The Government indicates that achievement of this objective would not mean the end of the programme, but rather would validate the new approach taken. It adds that the difference between the Let’s Work Programme and the prior programme is the increased personal attention, given that participants receive individualized guidance from an employment intermediary. The programme is implemented through a collaboration between the Labour Department, the Department of Labour Progress and the Department of Social Affairs. Jobseekers participating in the programme were divided into two groups: those 14–24 years of age and those aged 25 or over. Participants underwent thorough interviews to reassess their employability. The Government adds that 1,262 of the participants, of which 57 per cent were women, were deemed to be viable candidates for reintegration into the labour market. Those participants found to be “unfit candidates” were referred for a medical re-examination and placed in either a short term or long term track, depending upon their needs. The Government qualifies the results of the Let’s Work Programme as satisfactory, indicating that 136 persons were placed in employment in the first six months. The Committee notes that the Government also introduced the obligation for social assistance claimants and recipients to apply for jobs regularly and to participate in training courses to improve their employability. Failing to comply with these obligations would result in the rejection of a petition for or withdrawal of social assistance. With regard to employment trends, the Committee notes that, according to the Labour Force Survey (LFS) conducted by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), the employed population aged 15 or over increased from 58.1 per cent in 2011 to 61 per cent in 2013. In addition, while the participation rate rose from 63.8 per cent in 2011 to 66.1 per cent in 2013, the unemployment rate decreased from 8.9 per cent to 7.6 per cent during the same period. The Committee notes that, while the statistical information provided in the 2015 report dates from 2013, the Government indicates that there is no updated statistical information available. The Committee requests the Government to provide updated information on the activities and the number of people placed by the Let’s Work Programme as well as the impact of the new social assistance procedures on the placement of persons in lasting and decent employment, including information on measures taken or envisaged to promote the employment of persons who face particular difficulties in finding lasting employment, such as persons with disabilities and migrant workers. It also requests the Government to indicate the manner in which active labour market measures are kept under review within the framework of an overall coordinated economic and social policy. The Committee reiterates its request that the Government provide up-to-date information, including statistical data disaggregated by economic sector, sex and age, on the current situation and trends regarding the active population, employment, unemployment and underemployment.

Education and training policies and programmes. The Committee notes the implementation of the Education for Employment programme (Enseñansa pa Empleo), which provides adult education and training on new trades to jobseekers to improve their employability. It notes the detailed information provided by the Government on the courses and participants in the programme from 2012 to 2014. Furthermore, the Government refers to the implementation of the Social Forming Programme (SPF), which is a 12-month military-based programme for underprivileged young men aged 18–24 who are not in employment, education or training, and are at risk of engaging in criminal behaviour. The SPF is a two-part programme: the first four months are focused on physical training and developing behavioural and teamwork skills, while the last eight months are dedicated to education. Training in languages, mathematics, computer and social skills is provided to the participants with the objective of promoting their access to the labour market. Participants also have free access to the training courses provided under the Education for Employment programme. While enrolled in the programme, they receive a monthly stipend of 700 Aruba Florin (AWG) and are offered internships either at the military base or in private enterprises. The Government indicates that the programme currently accepts two groups of 24 persons per year. The Committee requests the Government to provide updated information on the impact of the Education for Employment programme and the Social Forming Programme as well as on the measures taken or envisaged to coordinate education and training policies with prospective employment opportunities. It also requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to provide education and training to underprivileged young women with a view to improving their employability. The Committee further requests the Government to indicate the manner in which the social partners and other stakeholders concerned are consulted with respect to the development of education and vocational training programmes that meet the needs of the labour market.

Promotion of women’s employment. The Committee notes that, according to the LFS data in the 2015 report, from 2011 to 2013, women’s participation rate in the labour market increased from 58.8 per cent to 61.6 per cent; and the number of employed women over the aged of 15 rose from 53.4 per cent to 57.1 per cent. During the same period, the unemployment rate among women decreased from 9.2 per cent to 7.4 per cent. The Committee also notes the adoption of measures aimed at making employment more accessible to women with family responsibilities, including the extension of paid pregnancy and maternity leave from eight to 12 weeks and the elimination of discriminatory labour provisions. In addition, a new Labour Ordinance (AB 2013 No. 14) was adopted, which came into effect on 1 April 2013 and abolished section 17 of the Labour Ordinance prohibiting night work for women. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the measures taken or envisaged to promote women’s participation in the labour market, including those with no family responsibilities and in non-traditionally female occupations. It also requests the Government to provide statistical information on the labour market situation of women and men in the public and private sectors, disaggregated by sex, economic sector and occupation.

Article 3. Participation of the social partners in the formulation and implementation of policies. In its previous comments, the Committee requested the Government to implement the consultations required by the Convention and to provide information on progress made towards ensuring full compliance with the Convention. The Government indicates that it will inform the Office of any progress made in this regard. The Committee once again recalls that Article 3 of the Convention calls for the representatives of employers and workers to be consulted concerning the development and implementation of employment policies “with a view to taking fully into account their experience and views and securing their full cooperation in formulating and enlisting support for such policies”. In addition, it draws the Government’s attention to the requirement that representatives of the persons affected also be consulted when formulating and implementing employment policy. The Committee once again requests the Government to implement the consultations required by the Convention and to provide information on progress made towards ensuring full compliance with Article 3 of the Convention. It also requests the Government to provide information on the manner in which representatives of the persons affected are consulted concerning the development, implementation and review of employment policies.

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.

Repetition

Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Employment trends and active labour market measures. In reply to the Committee’s comments of 2014, the Government refers the Committee to its 2015 annual report on the application of the European Social Charter and the 1988 Additional Protocol for the period 2011–14. The Committee notes that the information provided by the Government in that report provides information concerning the various programmes established with the aim of placing more people in employment. The Let’s Work Programme (Ban Traha), launched in June 2014 after the Reintegration Project of 2007 was not considered to have been successful. The Government indicates that achievement of this objective would not mean the end of the programme, but rather would validate the new approach taken. It adds that the difference between the Let’s Work Programme and the prior programme is the increased personal attention, given that participants receive individualized guidance from an employment intermediary. The programme is implemented through a collaboration between the Labour Department, the Department of Labour Progress and the Department of Social Affairs. Jobseekers participating in the programme were divided into two groups: those 14–24 years of age and those aged 25 or over. Participants underwent thorough interviews to reassess their employability. The Government adds that 1,262 of the participants, of which 57 per cent were women, were deemed to be viable candidates for reintegration into the labour market. Those participants found to be “unfit candidates” were referred for a medical re-examination and placed in either a short term or long term track, depending upon their needs. The Government qualifies the results of the Let’s Work Programme as satisfactory, indicating that 136 persons were placed in employment in the first six months. The Committee notes that the Government also introduced the obligation for social assistance claimants and recipients to apply for jobs regularly and to participate in training courses to improve their employability. Failing to comply with these obligations would result in the rejection of a petition for or withdrawal of social assistance. With regard to employment trends, the Committee notes that, according to the Labour Force Survey (LFS) conducted by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), the employed population aged 15 or over increased from 58.1 per cent in 2011 to 61 per cent in 2013. In addition, while the participation rate rose from 63.8 per cent in 2011 to 66.1 per cent in 2013, the unemployment rate decreased from 8.9 per cent to 7.6 per cent during the same period. The Committee notes that, while the statistical information provided in the 2015 report dates from 2013, the Government indicates that there is no updated statistical information available. The Committee requests the Government to provide updated information on the activities and the number of people placed by the Let’s Work Programme as well as the impact of the new social assistance procedures on the placement of persons in lasting and decent employment, including information on measures taken or envisaged to promote the employment of persons who face particular difficulties in finding lasting employment, such as persons with disabilities and migrant workers. It also requests the Government to indicate the manner in which active labour market measures are kept under review within the framework of an overall coordinated economic and social policy. The Committee reiterates its request that the Government provide up-to-date information, including statistical data disaggregated by economic sector, sex and age, on the current situation and trends regarding the active population, employment, unemployment and underemployment.

Education and training policies and programmes. The Committee notes the implementation of the Education for Employment programme (Enseñansa pa Empleo), which provides adult education and training on new trades to jobseekers to improve their employability. It notes the detailed information provided by the Government on the courses and participants in the programme from 2012 to 2014. Furthermore, the Government refers to the implementation of the Social Forming Programme (SPF), which is a 12-month military-based programme for underprivileged young men aged 18–24 who are not in employment, education or training, and are at risk of engaging in criminal behaviour. The SPF is a two-part programme: the first four months are focused on physical training and developing behavioural and teamwork skills, while the last eight months are dedicated to education. Training in languages, mathematics, computer and social skills is provided to the participants with the objective of promoting their access to the labour market. Participants also have free access to the training courses provided under the Education for Employment programme. While enrolled in the programme, they receive a monthly stipend of 700 Aruba Florin (AWG) and are offered internships either at the military base or in private enterprises. The Government indicates that the programme currently accepts two groups of 24 persons per year. The Committee requests the Government to provide updated information on the impact of the Education for Employment programme and the Social Forming Programme as well as on the measures taken or envisaged to coordinate education and training policies with prospective employment opportunities. It also requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to provide education and training to underprivileged young women with a view to improving their employability. The Committee further requests the Government to indicate the manner in which the social partners and other stakeholders concerned are consulted with respect to the development of education and vocational training programmes that meet the needs of the labour market.

Promotion of women’s employment. The Committee notes that, according to the LFS data in the 2015 report, from 2011 to 2013, women’s participation rate in the labour market increased from 58.8 per cent to 61.6 per cent; and the number of employed women over the aged of 15 rose from 53.4 per cent to 57.1 per cent. During the same period, the unemployment rate among women decreased from 9.2 per cent to 7.4 per cent. The Committee also notes the adoption of measures aimed at making employment more accessible to women with family responsibilities, including the extension of paid pregnancy and maternity leave from eight to 12 weeks and the elimination of discriminatory labour provisions. In addition, a new Labour Ordinance (AB 2013 No. 14) was adopted, which came into effect on 1 April 2013 and abolished section 17 of the Labour Ordinance prohibiting night work for women. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the measures taken or envisaged to promote women’s participation in the labour market, including those with no family responsibilities and in non-traditionally female occupations. It also requests the Government to provide statistical information on the labour market situation of women and men in the public and private sectors, disaggregated by sex, economic sector and occupation.

Article 3. Participation of the social partners in the formulation and implementation of policies. In its previous comments, the Committee requested the Government to implement the consultations required by the Convention and to provide information on progress made towards ensuring full compliance with the Convention. The Government indicates that it will inform the Office of any progress made in this regard. The Committee once again recalls that Article 3 of the Convention calls for the representatives of employers and workers to be consulted concerning the development and implementation of employment policies “with a view to taking fully into account their experience and views and securing their full cooperation in formulating and enlisting support for such policies”. In addition, it draws the Government’s attention to the requirement that representatives of the persons affected also be consulted when formulating and implementing employment policy. The Committee once again requests the Government to implement the consultations required by the Convention and to provide information on progress made towards ensuring full compliance with Article 3 of the Convention. It also requests the Government to provide information on the manner in which representatives of the persons affected are consulted concerning the development, implementation and review of employment policies.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2018, published 108th ILC session (2019)

Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Employment trends and active labour market measures. In reply to the Committee’s comments of 2014, the Government refers the Committee to its 2015 annual report on the application of the European Social Charter and the 1988 Additional Protocol for the period 2011–14. The Committee notes that the information provided by the Government in that report provides information concerning the various programmes established with the aim of placing more people in employment. The Let’s Work Programme (Ban Traha), launched in June 2014 after the Reintegration Project of 2007 was not considered to have been successful. The Government indicates that achievement of this objective would not mean the end of the programme, but rather would validate the new approach taken. It adds that the difference between the Let’s Work Programme and the prior programme is the increased personal attention, given that participants receive individualized guidance from an employment intermediary. The programme is implemented through a collaboration between the Labour Department, the Department of Labour Progress and the Department of Social Affairs. Jobseekers participating in the programme were divided into two groups: those 14–24 years of age and those aged 25 or over. Participants underwent thorough interviews to reassess their employability. The Government adds that 1,262 of the participants, of which 57 per cent were women, were deemed to be viable candidates for reintegration into the labour market. Those participants found to be “unfit candidates” were referred for a medical re-examination and placed in either a short term or long term track, depending upon their needs. The Government qualifies the results of the Let’s Work Programme as satisfactory, indicating that 136 persons were placed in employment in the first six months. The Committee notes that the Government also introduced the obligation for social assistance claimants and recipients to apply for jobs regularly and to participate in training courses to improve their employability. Failing to comply with these obligations would result in the rejection of a petition for or withdrawal of social assistance. With regard to employment trends, the Committee notes that, according to the Labour Force Survey (LFS) conducted by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), the employed population aged 15 or over increased from 58.1 per cent in 2011 to 61 per cent in 2013. In addition, while the participation rate rose from 63.8 per cent in 2011 to 66.1 per cent in 2013, the unemployment rate decreased from 8.9 per cent to 7.6 per cent during the same period. The Committee notes that, while the statistical information provided in the 2015 report dates from 2013, the Government indicates that there is no updated statistical information available. The Committee requests the Government to provide updated information on the activities and the number of people placed by the Let’s Work Programme as well as the impact of the new social assistance procedures on the placement of persons in lasting and decent employment, including information on measures taken or envisaged to promote the employment of persons who face particular difficulties in finding lasting employment, such as persons with disabilities and migrant workers. It also requests the Government to indicate the manner in which active labour market measures are kept under review within the framework of an overall coordinated economic and social policy. The Committee reiterates its request that the Government provide up-to-date information, including statistical data disaggregated by economic sector, sex and age, on the current situation and trends regarding the active population, employment, unemployment and underemployment.

Education and training policies and programmes. The Committee notes the implementation of the Education for Employment programme (Enseñansa pa Empleo), which provides adult education and training on new trades to jobseekers to improve their employability. It notes the detailed information provided by the Government on the courses and participants in the programme from 2012 to 2014. Furthermore, the Government refers to the implementation of the Social Forming Programme (SPF), which is a 12-month military-based programme for underprivileged young men aged 18–24 who are not in employment, education or training, and are at risk of engaging in criminal behaviour. The SPF is a two-part programme: the first four months are focused on physical training and developing behavioural and teamwork skills, while the last eight months are dedicated to education. Training in languages, mathematics, computer and social skills is provided to the participants with the objective of promoting their access to the labour market. Participants also have free access to the training courses provided under the Education for Employment programme. While enrolled in the programme, they receive a monthly stipend of 700 Aruba Florin (AWG) and are offered internships either at the military base or in private enterprises. The Government indicates that the programme currently accepts two groups of 24 persons per year. The Committee requests the Government to provide updated information on the impact of the Education for Employment programme and the Social Forming Programme as well as on the measures taken or envisaged to coordinate education and training policies with prospective employment opportunities. It also requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to provide education and training to underprivileged young women with a view to improving their employability. The Committee further requests the Government to indicate the manner in which the social partners and other stakeholders concerned are consulted with respect to the development of education and vocational training programmes that meet the needs of the labour market.

Promotion of women’s employment. The Committee notes that, according to the LFS data in the 2015 report, from 2011 to 2013, women’s participation rate in the labour market increased from 58.8 per cent to 61.6 per cent; and the number of employed women over the aged of 15 rose from 53.4 per cent to 57.1 per cent. During the same period, the unemployment rate among women decreased from 9.2 per cent to 7.4 per cent. The Committee also notes the adoption of measures aimed at making employment more accessible to women with family responsibilities, including the extension of paid pregnancy and maternity leave from eight to 12 weeks and the elimination of discriminatory labour provisions. In addition, a new Labour Ordinance (AB 2013 No. 14) was adopted, which came into effect on 1 April 2013 and abolished section 17 of the Labour Ordinance prohibiting night work for women. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the measures taken or envisaged to promote women’s participation in the labour market, including those with no family responsibilities and in non-traditionally female occupations. It also requests the Government to provide statistical information on the labour market situation of women and men in the public and private sectors, disaggregated by sex, economic sector and occupation.

Article 3. Participation of the social partners in the formulation and implementation of policies. In its previous comments, the Committee requested the Government to implement the consultations required by the Convention and to provide information on progress made towards ensuring full compliance with the Convention. The Government indicates that it will inform the Office of any progress made in this regard. The Committee once again recalls that Article 3 of the Convention calls for the representatives of employers and workers to be consulted concerning the development and implementation of employment policies “with a view to taking fully into account their experience and views and securing their full cooperation in formulating and enlisting support for such policies”. In addition, it draws the Government’s attention to the requirement that representatives of the persons affected also be consulted when formulating and implementing employment policy. The Committee once again requests the Government to implement the consultations required by the Convention and to provide information on progress made towards ensuring full compliance with Article 3 of the Convention. It also requests the Government to provide information on the manner in which representatives of the persons affected are consulted concerning the development, implementation and review of employment policies.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2017, published 107th ILC session (2018)

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 initially made in 2015. The Committee also notes that the Government has been requested to provide information to the Committee on the Application of Standards at the 106th Session of the International Labour Conference for failure to supply reports and information on the application of ratified Conventions.

Repetition

Article 1 of the Convention. Implementation of an active employment policy. The Committee notes that the Government indicates that the Reintegration Pilot Project launched in 2005 resulted in poor outcomes. The Committee recalls that Article 1 of the Convention states that “each Member shall declare and pursue, as a major goal, an active policy designed to promote full, productive and freely chosen employment”. The Committee refers to its previous comments, and requests the Government of Aruba to provide a report including detailed information on how it keeps “under review, within the framework of a coordinated economic and social policy”, the measures to be adopted for attaining the objectives of full and productive employment specified in the Convention. It also invites the Government to provide further details of its policy for full, productive and freely chosen employment in the terms of the Convention, along the lines of the report form approved by the Governing Body of the ILO.

Article 3. Participation of social partners in the formulation and implementation of policies. The Government indicates that the social partners were involved at all levels of consultation for the National Integrated Strategic Plan. The Committee recalls that the representatives of employers and workers must be consulted concerning employment policies “with a view to taking fully into account their experience and views and securing their full cooperation in formulating and enlisting support for such policies”. The Committee asks the Government to implement the consultations required by the Convention and to provide information on progress made towards ensuring full compliance with the Convention.

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

The Committee notes with regret 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.

Repetition

Article 1 of the Convention. Implementation of an active employment policy. The Committee recalls that Article 1 of the Convention states that “each Member shall declare and pursue, as a major goal, an active policy designed to promote full, productive and freely chosen employment”. The Committee refers to its previous comments, and requests the Government of Aruba to provide a report including detailed information on how it keeps “under review, within the framework of a coordinated economic and social policy”, the measures to be adopted for attaining the objectives of full and productive employment specified in the Convention. It also invites the Government to provide further details of its policy for full, productive and freely chosen employment in the terms of the Convention, along the lines of the report form approved by the Governing Body of the ILO.

Article 3. Participation of social partners in the formulation and implementation of policies. The Government indicates that the social partners were involved at all levels of consultation for the National Integrated Strategic Plan. The Committee recalls that the representatives of employers and workers must be consulted concerning employment policies “with a view to taking fully into account their experience and views and securing their full cooperation in formulating and enlisting support for such policies”. The Committee asks the Government to implement the consultations required by the Convention and to provide information on progress made towards ensuring full compliance with the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2015, published 105th ILC session (2016)

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.

Repetition

Article 1 of the Convention. Implementation of an active employment policy. The Committee notes that the Government indicates that the Reintegration Pilot Project launched in 2005 resulted in poor outcomes. The Committee recalls that Article 1 of the Convention states that “each Member shall declare and pursue, as a major goal, an active policy designed to promote full, productive and freely chosen employment”. The Committee refers to its previous comments, and requests the Government of Aruba to provide a report including detailed information on how it keeps “under review, within the framework of a coordinated economic and social policy”, the measures to be adopted for attaining the objectives of full and productive employment specified in the Convention. It also invites the Government to provide further details of its policy for full, productive and freely chosen employment in the terms of the Convention, along the lines of the report form approved by the Governing Body of the ILO.

Article 3. Participation of social partners in the formulation and implementation of policies. The Government indicates that the social partners were involved at all levels of consultation for the National Integrated Strategic Plan. The Committee recalls that the representatives of employers and workers must be consulted concerning employment policies “with a view to taking fully into account their experience and views and securing their full cooperation in formulating and enlisting support for such policies”. The Committee asks the Government to implement the consultations required by the Convention and to provide information on progress made towards ensuring full compliance with the Convention.

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

Article 1 of the Convention. Implementation of an active employment policy. The Committee notes the Government’s succinct report received in November 2013, in which it mentions that the Reintegration Pilot Project launched in 2005 resulted in poor outcomes. The Committee recalls that Article 1 of the Convention states that “each member shall declare and pursue, as a major goal, an active policy designed to promote full, productive and freely chosen employment”. The Committee refers to its previous comments, and requests the Government of Aruba to provide a report including detailed information on how it keeps “under review, within the framework of a coordinated economic and social policy”, the measures to be adopted for attaining the objectives of full and productive employment specified in the Convention. It also invites the Government to provide further details of its policy for full, productive and freely chosen employment in the terms of the Convention, along the lines of the report form approved by the Governing Body of the ILO.

Article 3. Participation of social partners in the formulation and implementation of policies. The Government indicates that the social partners were involved at all levels of consultation for the National Integrated Strategic Plan. The Committee recalls that the representatives of employers and workers must be consulted concerning employment policies “with a view to taking fully into account their experience and views and securing their full cooperation in formulating and enlisting support for such policies”. The Committee asks the Government to implement the consultations required by the Convention and to provide information on progress made towards ensuring full compliance with the Convention.

[The Government is asked to reply in detail to the present comments in 2015.]

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2011, published 101st ILC session (2012)

Article 1 of the Convention. Implementation of an active employment policy. The Committee notes the Government’s report received in October 2011. The Government indicates that the programme Nos Aruba 2025 was completed in November 2009 and delivered in February 2010 as part of the National Integrated Strategic Plan (NISP) with the main goal of developing a sustainable Aruba for the benefit of all people. With regards to labour challenges faced by the country, the Government reveals a gender pay gap as the primarily service-oriented economy favours male workers. It also recognizes that education must play a vital role in the progress and prosperity of the nation. Due to low success rates in employment placement for jobseekers, the Government has begun an investigation to determine the underlying reasons behind the poor placement rates and pledges to communicate the results found in its next report. Considering the low labour market participation rate, it has introduced a new business turnover tax (BBO) and eliminated the income tax for minimum wage workers in an effort to encourage persons to enter the labour market rather than to settle for government assistance. The Committee requests the Government to provide information in its next report on progress made with regard to the adoption of a national policy for full employment within the meaning of Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. It also invites the Government to include information on the active labour market measures implemented as part of the National Integrated Strategic Plan designed to achieve the objectives of the Convention.

Participation of social partners in the formulation and implementation of policies. The Committee notes that the population participated in the elaboration of the project Nos Aruba 2025. The Committee recalls that the representatives of employers and workers must be consulted concerning employment policies. The Committee asks the Government to provide in its next report additional information on the participation of social partners in formulating and implementing employment policies.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2010, published 100th ILC session (2011)

Article 1 of the Convention. Implementation of an active employment policy. The Committee notes the succinct replies provided by the Government in November 2009 to its previous comments. The Government envisages to provide a detailed report and to indicate how it keeps “under review” the measures to be adopted for attaining the objectives of full and productive employment specified in the Convention. The Committee notes the data provided regarding gender and labour market statistics from 1991 to 2007, including information on employment and unemployment rates. Employment rates among males were consistently more than ten percentage points higher than those for females while the school-going population was greater for females with the exception of one out of the five sets of statistics. In addition, census and labour force survey statistics represent a greater total population and working-age population among females than males. The Committee invites the Government to provide in its next report information on the steps to address this gender gap (Article 1(2) of the Convention). It requests the Government of Aruba to provide a detailed report including information on how it keeps “under review, within the framework of a coordinated economic and social policy”, the measures to be adopted for attaining the objectives of full and productive employment specified in the Convention.

Article 3. Participation of social partners in the formulation and implementation of policies. The Government indicates that the Labour Ordinance Committee (COL) has been reactivated by State Decree on 6 February 2006. The Committee notes that the COL meets four times annually and consists of 11 delegates: four from Employers; four from Workers; and three from Government and indicates plans to include an additional employers’ organization. The Committee notes Government measures to include participation from the entire population in creating “Nos Aruba 2025”, a project to develop a sustainable Aruba for the benefit of their people and stakeholders. It also notes the Government’s interest in increased private sector participation. The Committee recalls that the representatives of employers and workers must be consulted concerning employment policies (Article 3). The Committee asks the Government to provide in its next report further specific information on the participation of social partners in formulating and implementing employment policies.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2008, published 98th ILC session (2009)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its observation of 2007, which read as follows:

1. Article 1 of the Convention. Implementation of an active employment policy. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information contained in the report provided by the Government of Aruba for the period ending May 2005. The Government of Aruba indicates that changes following the reorganization of the renamed Department of Labour and Research came into effect in June 2004. During the restructuring process, no new policies or programmes have been introduced. However, a pilot project for the reintegration in the labour market of special categories of unemployed workers was completed. The Committee recalls that Article 1 of the Convention states that it “shall declare and pursue, as a major goal, an active policy designed to promote full, productive and freely chosen employment”. It requests the Government of Aruba to provide a detailed report including information on how it keeps “under review, within the framework of a coordinated economic and social policy”, the measures to be adopted for attaining the objectives of full and productive employment specified in the Convention.

2. Article 3. Participation of social partners in the formulation and implementation of policies. The Government of Aruba indicates in its report that no new progress has been made to reactivate the Labour Ordinance Committee (COL) or to further develop the relationships with employers’ or workers’ organizations and that no consultation has taken place with respect to employment policies. The Committee recalls that, under Article 3 of the Convention, the representatives of employers and workers must be consulted concerning employment policies “with a view to taking fully into account their experience and views and securing their full cooperation in formulating and enlisting support for such policies”. It asks the Government of Aruba to implement the consultations required by the Convention and to provide in its next report information on progress made towards ensuring full compliance with the Convention.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2007, published 97th ILC session (2008)

1. Article 1 of the Convention. Implementation of an active employment policy. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes the information contained in the report provided by the Government of Aruba for the period ending May 2005. The Government of Aruba indicates that changes following the reorganization of the renamed Department of Labour and Research came into effect in June 2004. During the restructuring process, no new policies or programmes have been introduced. However, a pilot project for the reintegration in the labour market of special categories of unemployed workers was completed. The Committee recalls that Article 1 of the Convention states that it “shall declare and pursue, as a major goal, an active policy designed to promote full, productive and freely chosen employment”. It requests the Government of Aruba to provide a detailed report including information on how it keeps “under review, within the framework of a coordinated economic and social policy”, the measures to be adopted for attaining the objectives of full and productive employment specified in the Convention.

2. Article 3. Participation of social partners in the formulation and implementation of policies. The Government of Aruba indicates in its report that no new progress has been made to reactivate the Labour Ordinance Committee (COL) or to further develop the relationships with employers’ or workers’ organizations and that no consultation has taken place with respect to employment policies. The Committee recalls that, under Article 3 of the Convention, the representatives of employers and workers must be consulted concerning employment policies “with a view to taking fully into account their experience and views and securing their full cooperation in formulating and enlisting support for such policies”. It asks the Government of Aruba to implement the consultations required by the Convention and to provide in its next report information on progress made towards ensuring full compliance with the Convention.

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

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 2003 direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the report submitted by the Government for the period ending May 2002.

1. Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. The Government indicates that the Labour Department has recently been restructured to comply with international standards regarding labour issues. It considers that the new organizational structure will enhance its capacity to comply with the provisions of the Convention. The restructured Labour Department has undertaken the development of a job bank and the compilation of labour market data. The Government explains that policies and programmes to promote the employment of women, disabled workers, older workers and young people are contemplated within the revised structure of the Labour Department but their implementation has been delayed due to the need for additional personnel and adequate financial resources. In a separate document, the Government includes employment statistics by age and gender. The Committee notes this information and requests that the Government provide, in its next report, further information on the progress made in this respect including any details on the eventual difficulties encountered in the implementation of the planned programmes and policies. Please also continue to provide information on the situation, level and trends of employment, unemployment and underemployment in Aruba.

2. Article 3. The Committee notes the information concerning the dissolution of the Tripartite Employment Committee and its partial replacement by the Labour Ordinance Committee (COL). The COL, which includes government, worker and employer representatives, is charged with formulating recommendations on the provisions of the labour ordinance and advising the Labour Department on work regulations. The Government, however, notes that the COL has not held meetings since June 2001 due to lack of financial resources. The Committee recalls that, under this provision of the Convention, the representatives of employers and workers must be consulted concerning employment policies "with a view to taking fully into account their experience and views and securing their full cooperation in formulating and enlisting support for such policies". It would be grateful if the Government would develop these relationships and would supply in its next report a copy of texts relating to the duties, composition and operation of the COL. Please indicate the manner in which the representatives of all the persons affected, including representatives of those working in the rural sector and the informal economy, are consulted concerning employment policies as required by this provision of the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2004, published 93rd ILC session (2005)

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 2003 direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the report submitted by the Government for the period ending May 2002.

1. Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. The Government indicates that the Labour Department has recently been restructured to comply with international standards regarding labour issues. It considers that the new organizational structure will enhance its capacity to comply with the provisions of the Convention. The restructured Labour Department has undertaken the development of a job bank and the compilation of labour market data. The Government explains that policies and programmes to promote the employment of women, disabled workers, older workers and young people are contemplated within the revised structure of the Labour Department but their implementation has been delayed due to the need for additional personnel and adequate financial resources. In a separate document, the Government includes employment statistics by age and gender. The Committee notes this information and requests that the Government provide, in its next report, further information on the progress made in this respect including any details on the eventual difficulties encountered in the implementation of the planned programmes and policies. Please also continue to provide information on the situation, level and trends of employment, unemployment and underemployment in Aruba.

2. Article 3. The Committee notes the information concerning the dissolution of the Tripartite Employment Committee and its partial replacement by the Labour Ordinance Committee (COL). The COL, which includes government, worker and employer representatives, is charged with formulating recommendations on the provisions of the labour ordinance and advising the Labour Department on work regulations. The Government, however, notes that the COL has not held meetings since June 2001 due to lack of financial resources. The Committee recalls that, under this provision of the Convention, the representatives of employers and workers must be consulted concerning employment policies "with a view to taking fully into account their experience and views and securing their full cooperation in formulating and enlisting support for such policies". It would be grateful if the Government would develop these relationships and would supply in its next report a copy of texts relating to the duties, composition and operation of the COL. Please indicate the manner in which the representatives of all the persons affected, including representatives of those working in the rural sector and the informal economy, are consulted concerning employment policies as required by this provision of the Convention.

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

The Committee notes the report submitted by the Government for the period ending May 2002.

1. Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. The Government indicates that the Labour Department has recently been restructured to comply with international standards regarding labour issues. It considers that the new organizational structure will enhance its capacity to comply with the provisions of the Convention. The restructured Labour Department has undertaken the development of a job bank and the compilation of labour market data. The Government explains that policies and programmes to promote the employment of women, disabled workers, older workers and young people are contemplated within the revised structure of the Labour Department but their implementation has been delayed due to the need for additional personnel and adequate financial resources. In a separate document, the Government includes employment statistics by age and gender. The Committee notes this information and requests that the Government provide, in its next report, further information on the progress made in this respect including any details on the eventual difficulties encountered in the implementation of the planned programmes and policies. Please also continue to provide information on the situation, level and trends of employment, unemployment and underemployment in Aruba.

2. Article 3. The Committee notes the information concerning the dissolution of the Tripartite Employment Committee and its partial replacement by the Labour Ordinance Committee (COL). The COL, which includes government, worker and employer representatives, is charged with formulating recommendations on the provisions of the labour ordinance and advising the Labour Department on work regulations. The Government, however, notes that the COL has not held meetings since June 2001 due to lack of financial resources. The Committee recalls that, under this provision of the Convention, the representatives of employers and workers must be consulted concerning employment policies "with a view to taking fully into account their experience and views and securing their full cooperation in formulating and enlisting support for such policies". It would be grateful if the Government would develop these relationships and would supply in its next report a copy of texts relating to the duties, composition and operation of the COL. Please indicate the manner in which the representatives of all the persons affected, including representatives of those working in the rural sector and the informal economy, are consulted concerning employment policies as required by this provision of the Convention.

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

The Committee notes with regret that for the eighth year in succession 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 observation, which read as follows:

The Committee notes that the Tripartite Employment Committee, which was established to deal with the rapid changes in supply and demand on the labour market, held several meetings during the period under review. It requests the Government to continue supplying information on these meetings, their objectives, the opinions expressed and the manner in which they are taken into account. Furthermore, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would supply information on the implementation of the development strategy, particularly within the framework of the implementation of the National Development Plan for 1991 95, with an indication of the manner in which it contributes to the promotion of full employment.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future, and urges the Government to seek assistance from the Office, if necessary.

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

The Committee notes with regret that for the seventh year in succession 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 that the Tripartite Employment Committee, which was established to deal with the rapid changes in supply and demand on the labour market, held several meetings during the period under review. It requests the Government to continue supplying information on these meetings, their objectives, the opinions expressed and the manner in which they are taken into account. Furthermore, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would supply information on the implementation of the development strategy, particularly within the framework of the implementation of the National Development Plan for 1991‑95, with an indication of the manner in which it contributes to the promotion of full employment.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future, and urges the Government to seek assistance from the Office, if necessary.

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

The Committee notes with regret that for the sixth year in succession 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 that the Tripartite Employment Committee, which was established to deal with the rapid changes in supply and demand on the labour market, held several meetings during the period under review. It requests the Government to continue supplying information on these meetings, their objectives, the opinions expressed and the manner in which they are taken into account. Furthermore, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would supply information on the implementation of the development strategy, particularly within the framework of the implementation of the National Development Plan for 1991-95, with an indication of the manner in which it contributes to the promotion of full employment.

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

The Committee notes with regret that for the fifth year in succession 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 additional information supplied by the Government in its report for the period ending June 1992 in reply to its previous request. It notes with interest the growth in the active population and in employment, and the maintenance of the unemployment rate at the very low level of 0.6 per cent in 1991 and 1992, indicating a situation of almost full employment, with shortages of labour in some sectors.

The Committee notes that the Tripartite Employment Committee, which was established to deal with the rapid changes in supply and demand on the labour market, held several meetings during the period under review. It requests the Government to continue supplying information on these meetings, their objectives, the opinions expressed and the manner in which they are taken into account. Furthermore, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would supply information on the implementation of the development strategy, particularly within the framework of the implementation of the National Development Plan for 1991-95, with an indication of the manner in which it contributes to the promotion of full employment.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1997, published 86th ILC session (1998)

The Committee notes with regret that for the fourth year in succession 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 additional information supplied by the Government in its report for the period ending June 1992 in reply to its previous request. It notes with interest the growth in the active population and in employment, and the maintenance of the unemployment rate at the very low level of 0.6 per cent in 1991 and 1992, indicating a situation of almost full employment, with shortages of labour in some sectors.

The Committee notes that the Tripartite Employment Committee, which was established to deal with the rapid changes in supply and demand on the labour market, held several meetings during the period under review. It requests the Government to continue supplying information on these meetings, their objectives, the opinions expressed and the manner in which they are taken into account. Furthermore, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would supply information on the implementation of the development strategy, particularly within the framework of the implementation of the National Development Plan for 1991-95, with an indication of the manner in which it contributes to the promotion of full employment.

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

The Committee notes with regret that for the third year in succession 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 additional information supplied by the Government in its report for the period ending June 1992 in reply to its previous request. It notes with interest the growth in the active population and in employment, and the maintenance of the unemployment rate at the very low level of 0.6 per cent in 1991 and 1992, indicating a situation of almost full employment, with shortages of labour in some sectors.

The Committee notes that the Tripartite Employment Committee, which was established to deal with the rapid changes in supply and demand on the labour market, held several meetings during the period under review. It requests the Government to continue supplying information on these meetings, their objectives, the opinions expressed and the manner in which they are taken into account. Furthermore, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would supply information on the implementation of the development strategy, particularly within the framework of the implementation of the National Development Plan for 1991-95, with an indication of the manner in which it contributes to the promotion of full employment.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 83rd ILC session (1996)

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 additional information supplied by the Government in its report for the period ending June 1992 in reply to its previous request. It notes with interest the growth in the active population and in employment, and the maintenance of the unemployment rate at the very low level of 0.6 per cent in 1991 and 1992, indicating a situation of almost full employment, with shortages of labour in some sectors.

The Committee notes that the Tripartite Employment Committee, which was established to deal with the rapid changes in supply and demand on the labour market, held several meetings during the period under review. It requests the Government to continue supplying information on these meetings, their objectives, the opinions expressed and the manner in which they are taken into account. Furthermore, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would supply information on the implementation of the development strategy, particularly within the framework of the implementation of the National Development Plan for 1991-95, with an indication of the manner in which it contributes to the promotion of full employment.

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 additional information supplied by the Government in its report for the period ending June 1992 in reply to its previous request. It notes with interest the growth in the active population and in employment, and the maintenance of the unemployment rate at the very low level of 0.6 per cent in 1991 and 1992, indicating a situation of almost full employment, with shortages of labour in some sectors.

The Committee notes that the Tripartite Employment Committee, which was established to deal with the rapid changes in supply and demand on the labour market, held several meetings during the period under review. It requests the Government to continue supplying information on these meetings, their objectives, the opinions expressed and the manner in which they are taken into account. Furthermore, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would supply information on the implementation of the development strategy, particularly within the framework of the implementation of the National Development Plan for 1991-95, with an indication of the manner in which it contributes to the promotion of full employment.

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

The Committee notes the additional information supplied by the Government in its report for the period ending June 1992 in reply to its previous request. It notes with interest the growth in the active population and in employment, and the maintenance of the unemployment rate at the very low level of 0.6 per cent in 1991 and 1992, indicating a situation of almost full employment, with shortages of labour in some sectors.

The Committee notes that the Tripartite Employment Committee, which was established to deal with the rapid changes in supply and demand on the labour market, held several meetings during the period under review. It requests the Government to continue supplying information on these meetings, their objectives, the opinions expressed and the manner in which they are taken into account. Furthermore, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would supply information on the implementation of the development strategy, particularly within the framework of the implementation of the National Development Plan for 1991-95, with an indication of the manner in which it contributes to the promotion of full employment.

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

The Committee notes the Government's report received in June 1992 and relating to the period ending June 1991, and the information supplied in reply to its previous requests. It notes that the development strategy applied aims at diversifying economic activities and employment by supporting the expansion of tourism and services. It would be grateful if the Government would indicate in its next report the nature and extent of labour market policy measures mentioned in the report, and how they are determined and regularly reviewed in the framework of a coordinated economic and social policy, in accordance with Article 2 of the Convention.

Further to its previous requests, the Committee again asks the Government to indicate the consultations with workers' and employers' representatives and other interested persons which took place in the reporting period under Article 3.

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

The Committee notes with regret that for the third year in succession 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 has noted the Government's brief report, which refers to the preceding reports of Netherlands Antilles. In those reports, the Government of Netherlands Antilles indicated that, following amongst other things the loss of many jobs in Aruba in the oil-refining sector, a series of proposals had been made (including compulsory education, fiscal measures, measures to facilitate the operation of the labour market, and the revision of the wage system) by a tripartite employment committee. The Committee would be glad if the Government would provide further details of its policy for full, productive and freely chosen employment in the terms of the Convention, along the lines of the report form approved by the Governing Body of the ILO, indicating whether these proposals have been followed up in Aruba.

Please indicate in particular how far the Government has envisaged and succeeded in the creation of jobs in the tourist industry, agriculture, fishing, manufacturing, construction, commerce and other sectors.

Please indicate finally any consultations of workers' and employers' representatives and other persons concerned which have been taking place in Aruba in relation to employment policy (Article 3 of the Convention).

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

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:

Committee has noted the Government's brief report, which refers to the preceding reports of Netherlands Antilles. In those reports, the Government of Netherlands Antilles indicated that, following amongst other things the loss of many jobs in Aruba in the oil-refining sector, a series of proposals had been made (including compulsory education, fiscal measures, measures to facilitate the operation of the labour market, and the revision of the wage system) by a tripartite employment committee. The Committee would be glad if the Government would provide further details of its policy for full, productive and freely chosen employment in the terms of the Convention, along the lines of the report form approved by the Governing Body of the ILO, indicating whether these proposals have been followed up in Aruba.

Please indicate in particular how far the Government has envisaged and succeeded in the creation of jobs in the tourist industry, agriculture, fishing, manufacturing, construction, commerce and other sectors.

Please indicate finally any consultations of workers' and employers' representatives and other persons concerned which have been taking place in Aruba in relation to employment policy (Article 3 of the Convention).

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:

Committee has noted the Government's brief report, which refers to the preceding reports of Netherlands Antilles. In those reports, the Government of Netherlands Antilles indicated that, following amongst other things the loss of many jobs in Aruba in the oil-refining sector, a series of proposals had been made (including compulsory education, fiscal measures, measures to facilitate the operation of the labour market, and the revision of the wage system) by a tripartite employment committee. The Committee would be glad if the Government would provide further details of its policy for full, productive and freely chosen employment in the terms of the Convention, along the lines of the report form approved by the Governing Body of the ILO, indicating whether these proposals have been followed up in Aruba.

Please indicate in particular how far the Government has envisaged and succeeded in the creation of jobs in the tourist industry, agriculture, fishing, manufacturing, construction, commerce and other sectors.

Please indicate finally any consultations of workers' and employers' representatives and other persons concerned which have been taking place in Aruba in relation to employment policy (Article 3 of the Convention).