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Mdladlana says legal action will be taken against employers who don't comply with EE legislation
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May 30, 2007, 22:45
The 96th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) started off on an unusual note in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday - without a president. In the interim Membathisi Mdladlana, the South African labour minister, was asked to chair the conference, Zolisa Sigabi, the department of labour spokesperson, said.
More than 3 000 government, worker and employer delegates converged for the annual conference of the International Labour Organisation, which will continue until June 15.
Yesterday, the African government group failed to reach consensus on Congo's candidacy to chair the conference, resulting in South Africa, as chair of the governing body, being asked to chair the ILC on an interim basis until the election of a president was finalised, Sigabi said.
"In accordance with the principle of rotation for regions and consensus on candidacy, (labour minister Membathisi) Mdladlana called for nominations from the floor. Albania received the most votes at 198, while Congo was supported by 90. But the quorum of 300 votes was not obtained, and the results were nullified. A further attempt to elect a president of the conference will be made at a future plenary session of the conference," she said.
Focus on child labour
During this session of the ILC delegates will discuss issues ranging from work in the fishing sector, equality at work, forced labour and the promotion of sustainable enterprises.
There will also be a focus on child labour in agriculture on the occasion of World Day against Child Labour on June 12.
"Six heads of states and governments as well as two princes will honour the conference with their presence this year," said Sigabi. - Sapa
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