1. PRESENTATION TO THE LABOUR PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE: ACTIVITIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION AND THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR CONFERENCE 2005 DIRECTOR-GENERAL: DR.VAN MKOSANA

2. THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION The International Labour Organization is the UN specialized agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights. It was founded in 1919 and is the only surviving major creation of the Treaty of Versailles which brought the League of Nations into being and it became the first specialized agency of the UN in 1946.

3. THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION The ILO formulates international labour standards in the form of Conventions and Recommendations setting minimum standards of basic labour rights: freedom of association, the right to organize, collective bargaining, abolition of forced labour, equality of opportunity and treatment, and other standards regulating conditions across the entire spectrum of work related issues.

4. THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION It provides technical assistance primarily in the fields of: vocational training and vocational rehabilitation; employment policy; labour administration; labour law and industrial relations; working conditions; management development; cooperatives; social security; labour statistics and occupational safety and health.

5. THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION It promotes the development of independent employers' and workers' organizations and provides training and advisory services to those organizations. Within the UN system, the ILO has a unique tripartite structure with workers and employers participating as equal partners with governments in the work of its governing organs.

6. THE GOVERNING BODY The Governing Body is the executive body of the International Labour Office (the Office is the secretariat of the Organization). It meets three times a year, in March, June and November. It takes decisions on ILO policy, decides the agenda of the International Labour Conference, adopts the draft Programme and Budget of the Organization for submission to the Conference, and elects the Director-General.

7. THE GOVERNING BODY It is composed of 56 titular members (28 Governments, 14 Employers and 14 Workers) and 66 deputy members (28 Governments, 19 Employers and 19 Workers). Ten of the titular government seats are permanently held by States of chief industrial importance (Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States). The other Government members are elected by the Conference every three years (the last elections were held in June 2002). The Employer and Worker members are elected in their individual capacity

8. THE GOVERNING BODY The Governing Body has the following committees: Committee on Freedom of Association (CFA) Programme, Financial and Administrative Committee (PFA)Programme, Financial and Administrative Committee (PFA) Committee on Legal Issues and International Labour Standards (LILS)Committee on Legal Issues and International Labour Standards (LILS) Subcommittee on Multinational Enterprises (MNE) Committee on Employment and Social Policy (ESP) Committee on Sectoral and Technical Meetings and Related Issues (STM)Committee on Sectoral and Technical Meetings and Related Issues (STM) Committee on Technical Cooperation (TC) Working Party on the Social Dimension of Globalization (WP/SDG)Working Party on the Social Dimension of Globalization (WP/SDG)

9. THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR CONFERENCE The member States of the ILO meet at the International Labour Conference, held every year in Geneva, Switzerland, in the month of June. Each member State is represented by a delegation consisting of two government delegates, an employer delegate, a worker delegate, and their respective advisers. (Employer and Worker delegates are nominated in agreement with the most representative national organizations of employers and workers.)

10. THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR CONFERENCE Every delegate has the same rights, and all can express themselves freely and vote as they wish. So it happens that worker and employer delegates sometimes vote against their government's representatives or against each other. This diversity of viewpoints, however, does not prevent decisions being adopted by very large majorities, or in some cases even unanimously. The Conference also passes resolutions that provide guidelines for the ILO's general policy and future activities.

11. THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR CONFERENCE Many of the government representatives are cabinet ministers responsible for labour affairs in their own countries. Heads of State and prime ministers also take the floor at the Conference. International organizations, both governmental and others, attend as observers. The Conference, which is often called an international parliament of labour, has several main tasks.

12. THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR CONFERENCE First, there is the crafting and adoption of international labour standards in the form of Conventions and Recommendations. Conventions are international treaties that, once adopted by the Conference, are open to ratification by member States. Ratification creates a legal obligation to apply the provisions of the Convention in question. Recommendations, on the other hand, are intended to guide national action, but are not open to ratification, and are not legally binding.

13. THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR CONFERENCE The Conference also supervises the application of Conventions and Recommendations at the national level. It examines the reports which the governments of all member States are required to submit, detailing their compliance with obligations arising out of ratified Conventions, and their law and practice in respect of Conventions and Recommendations (ratified or not) on which reports have been requested by the Governing Body of the ILO.

14. THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR CONFERENCE Since the adoption of the Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (1998), another important function of the Conference is to examine the Global Report prepared by the Office under the follow- up procedure required by the Declaration. Over a four-year cycle, the Conference examines in turn Global Reports covering the four fundamental rights, namely: (a) freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; (b) the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour; (c) the effective abolition of child labour; and (d) the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.

15. THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR CONFERENCE Every two years the Conference adopts the ILO's biennial work programme and budget, which is financed by member States.

16. ILC 2005 2006 1.Conference Programme 2. Work in the Fishing sector 3. Promotion of Youth Employment 3. Promotion of Youth Employment 4. Occupational Safety and Health 5. Committee on Application Of Standards 5. Committee on Application Of Standards Salient Issues 6 The African Group 7 The Non-aligned Movement 8 The Non-aligned Movement 8 African regional Labour Administration Centre 9 African regional Labour Administration Centre 9 The Governing Body and ILO programme for 2005 10 The Governing Body and ILO programme for 2005 10

17. 1.1 The 93 rd Session is scheduled for 31 May – 16 June 2005 1.2 Preliminary meetings will be held on Monday 30 May 2005 1.3 Official opening at 10h00 on Tuesday 31 May 1.4 DG report at 10h00 on Monday 6 May and GB elections at 15h00 1.5 Minister is scheduled to speak on morning of 10 June 1.1 Unemployed and existing learners supported through National Skills Development Strategy and related programmes Provincial Skills Development Initiatives aligned to Provincial Economic Growth and Development Strategies (Q4) Collaboration on at least 50% of identified anchor projects in Nodal areas and EPWP achieved (Q3) Achieve 70% placement rate on allocated training projects within 2 months of completion for a period of at least 3 months(Q2) 1.2 DOL contributes to employment creation Implement learnerships(490 learners) and internships(154 interns) according to agreed timeframe, quality and quantity targets(Q1-4) 1.3 Achievement of targets and agreements of GDS commitments monitored Co-ordinate and monitor government contribution to the implementation of GDS (4 DGS reports p/a) (Q1-4) 1.4 Ensure that labour market policies and strategies compliment overall growth and development through research, monitoring and evaluation on the labour market Implement approved Research Monitoring and Evaluation (RME) agenda and commission 10 priority research projects on the labour market (Q1-4) ILC 2005 2006 1.Conference programme 2. Enhancing Skills Development 3. Promote equity in the labour market 3. Promote equity in the labour market 4. Protecting vulnerable workers 5. Strengthening multilateral and bilateral relations 5. Strengthening multilateral and bilateral relations

18. ILC 2005 2006 1.Contribution to employment creation 1.Contribution to employment creation 2. 2. Work in the Fishing sector 3. Promote equity in the labour market 3. Promote equity in the labour market 4. Protecting vulnerable workers 5. Strengthening multilateral and bilateral relations 5. Strengthening multilateral and bilateral relations Promoting sound labour relations 7 Promoting sound labour relations 7 Strengthening the capacity of labour market institutions 8 Strengthening the capacity of labour market institutions 8 Monitoring the impact of legislation 9 Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department 10 Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department 10 2.1 The Fishing sector requires attention as the provisions of the existing standards do not apply to fishermen and do not take into account the nature of fishing operations, employment relations and other issues of social protection 2.2 Discussion with a view to adopt a Comprehensive standard The

19. ILC 2005 2006 1.Contribution to employment creation 1.Contribution to employment creation 2. Enhancing Skills Development 3. Promotion of Youth Employment 3. Promotion of Youth Employment 4. Protecting vulnerable workers 5. Strengthening multilateral and bilateral relations 5. Strengthening multilateral and bilateral relations 3.1 Youth Employment is a global challenge which warrants an integrated approach. 3.2 The Committee will discuss strategies and tools that could be applied in promoting youth employment 3.3 General discussion 3.1BB BEE and EE accelerated Beneficiaries supported by the NSDS- 85% Black, 54% women, 4% people with disability including youth (Q2 and Q4) 80% of total procurement expenditure of DoL Branches spent on BB BEE (Q1-4) Incremental BB BEE criteria incorporated into NSF funding and training providers are informed(Q2 and Q4) 3.2 Employment Equity enforcement mechanisms strengthened Strategic partner is secured and substantive compliance with EEA begins to show (Q4) Employment Equity Awards system implemented (Q2) Amendments to EEA (1998) and regulations submitted to NEDLAC and promulgated (Q2)

20. ILC 2005 2006 1.Contribution to employment creation 1.Contribution to employment creation 2. Enhancing Skills Development 3. Promote equity in the labour market 3. Promote equity in the labour market 4. Occupational Safety and Health 5. Strengthening multilateral and bilateral relations 5. Strengthening multilateral and bilateral relations 4.1 The greatest challenge for the world of work is the fight against the estimated 2 million fatalities caused annually by work related injuries and diseases 4.2 In 2003, the ILC held a general discussion on OSH and proposed the development of a new instruments establishing a promotional framework in OSH 4.3 Follow-up and finalisation of framework 4.1 Compliance with labour legislation ensured At least 200 000 employers inspected and 70% (140 000) complying within 90 days of inspection conducted (Q4) At least 100% of all labour relations complaints and investigations are settled within 90 days (Q1-4) 5% increase in compliance levels (Q4) 4.2 Workers in vulnerable sectors identified and protection extended through publication of Sectoral determination Publish sectoral determination in the following sectors: Forestry (Q1) Taxi (Q1) Sheltered Employment (Q2) Welfare (Q4) 4.3 National Child Labour Action Programme implemented Institutional framework in place (Q4) CLAP is finalised and implemented nationally across all sectors (Q1-4) Establish and implementation of the Child Labour Desk (Q1-4) 4.4 Sheltered Employment Factories Restructured Restructuring options and turn around strategies agreed (Q1) Implement agreed turn around strategy (Q1-4)

21. ILC 2005 2006 1.Contribution to employment creation 1.Contribution to employment creation 2. Enhancing Skills Development 3. Promote equity in the labour market 3. Promote equity in the labour market 4. Protecting vulnerable workers 5. Committee on Application Of Standards 5. Committee on Application Of Standards 5.1 Committee focuses on the application of Conventions and Recommendations 5.2 Where there are alleged violations of these instruments, member states are called upon to account for such 5.1 Effective discharging of South Africa’s obligations to the ILO and other multilateral organisations to achieve a decent work agenda ILO/VW for small scale suppliers in the automobile industry implemented (Q3) ILO conventions ratified and other obligations are complied with (Q1-4) Successfully host the AU Labour and Social Affairs Commission (Q1) Each MOU has programme of action developed (Q1-4) Mobilise, co-ordinate and manage technical co-operation agreements (Q1-4)

22. POA 2005 2006 Salient Issues 6 Promoting sound labour relations 7 Promoting sound labour relations 7 Strengthening the capacity of labour market institutions 8 Strengthening the capacity of labour market institutions 8 Monitoring the impact of legislation 9 Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department 10 Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department 10 6.1 The Chairperson of the GB’s report will be tabled detailing activities of the organization in the last twelve months 6.2 A global report will be tabled indicating a global picture on one of the four fundamental principles and rights at work: Elimination of the worst forms of labour 6.3 Programme and budget for the 2006- 07 financial year will be adopted 6.1 Occupational Health and Safety Institutional Framework strengthened The policy to integrate OHS and Compensation competencies across government, and National OHS Authority in place (Q3) 6.2 Social Safety Net improved Compensation Fund Management Reforms and Restructuring programme finalised and implemented (Q4) UIF turn –around strategy is implemented (Q1-4) 90% of COIDA claims processed and paid within 90 days of receiving complete documentation (Q1-4) 6.3 Targeted OHS Advocacy and Enforcement Strategy, which is sector and issue specific implemented and monitored At least High Risk industries (Construction, Agriculture, Iron & Steel and Food & Beverage) targeted for high profile inspections and name and praise/shame is introduced (Q1-4) At least 100 National Roving Team inspectors and 100 shop stewards trained to implement and enforce law in the targeted High Risk industries (Q3) Blitz inspections carried out (Q1-4) 6.4 Civil Society strengthened Support 8 worthy or new projects targeting vulnerable workers in rural and remote areas by allocating and processing funds according to objectives of the Strengthening Civil Society Fund (Q4)

23. ILC 2005 2006 Strengthening Social protection 6 Strengthening Social protection 6 The African Group 7 Strengthening the capacity of labour market institutions 8 Strengthening the capacity of labour market institutions 8 Monitoring the impact of legislation 9 Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department 10 Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department 10 7.1 This is an “African member states forum” that meets daily to discuss and attempt to reach common positions thus to consolidate a common African approach to matters being discussed 7.1Improve quality of service by labour market institutions associated with DOL Across institution co-ordination and sharing of best practices (Q1-4)

24. ILC 2005 2006 Strengthening Social protection 6 Strengthening Social protection 6 Promoting sound labour relations 7 Promoting sound labour relations 7 The Non-aligned Movement 8 The Non-aligned Movement 8 Monitoring the impact of legislation 9 Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department 10 Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department 10 8.1 This is a body constituted by developing countries (mainly from the South) with a view to forge common links and who share a common history of colonialism, oppression and exploitation. 8.2 Intent to minimize marginalisation from the North and forge issues of common interest related to the conference. 8.1All statutory bodies and public entities associated with the Department of Labour are effectively utilized DOL associated labour market institutions are assessed and adjustments effected where necessary (Q1-4)

25. ILC 2005 2006 Strengthening Social protection 6 Strengthening Social protection 6 Promoting sound labour relations 7 Promoting sound labour relations 7 Strengthening the capacity of labour market institutions 8 Strengthening the capacity of labour market institutions 8 ARLAC 9 Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department 10 Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department 10 9.1 The African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) is regional capacity building institution for Labour Administrators in English speaking African countries 9.2 ARLAC will hold its 31B Governing Council meeting on 9 June 2005 9.3 South Africa is a member of the Governing Council 9.4 This meeting will consider and approve the training programme for 2006 as well as financial matters for the institution

26. ILC 2005 2006 Strengthening Social protection 6 Strengthening Social protection 6 Promoting sound labour relations 7 Promoting sound labour relations 7 Strengthening the capacity of labour market institutions 8 Strengthening the capacity of labour market institutions 8 Monitoring the impact of legislation 9 The Governing Body and ILO programme for 2005 10 The Governing Body and ILO programme for 2005 10 10.1 South Africa has been nominated for re- election as a Titular member of the Governing Body for the 2005-2008 term 10.2 SA served as a Titular member during the 2002-2005 term and deputy from 1996-2002 10.3 ILO programme attached 10.1 Internal & External Communication managed Communication and Marketing Strategies developed adopted and implemented. (Q1-4) 10.2 Proper financial management ensured Treasury and Auditor General expectations are met within the minimum variance permitted (Q1- 4) All budget managing staff are fully accountable for their part (Q1-4) Activity Based Costing investigation concluded by end of April 2005 (Q2) Public Entities satisfactorily financially monitored and pro-active interventions taken in terms of prescripts, good governance and agreed standards (Q1-4) Capital Projects Managed (Q1-4) 10.3 Safe and secure work environment Physical and Information Security services provided (Q1-4) 10.4 ICT services provided Cost effective ICT services provided (Q1-4) 10.5 Internal Audit Risk Management independently and objectively facilitated and documented (Q4) Conduct investigation on suspected fraud or misappropriation, within agreed timeframes (Q1- 4) Verification of skills development levy grant collection and disbursement (Q3-4) Verification of NSF transfers and disbursement (Q3-4) 10.6 HR and Legal services provided Adherence to Human Resource Management Policies and practices (Q1) Legal support provided within agreed time frames (Q1-4)

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