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The recently held workshop on advancing employers’ awareness level on international labour standards was said to be successful. A reporter from one of the largest media houses in the country attended the event and held a discussion with the CEEF President and an expert, as well as participating members.

The Confederation of Ethiopian Employers’ Federations, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has provided a two-day training program to its member federations, associations, organizations, and other relevant stakeholders aimed at enhancing awareness on International Labour Standards, Tripartite Social Dialogue, Industrial Relations, and Workplace Cooperation particularly on issues such as gender, child labour, environmental protection, and related topics.

The training is intended to enable the private sector to effectively and appropriately fulfill its expected role in implementing the government’s growth and development plans and programs. It emphasized on the understanding of laws and procedures related to the Labour Administration System, fostering successful industrial relations between employers and employees, ensuring occupational safety and health, maintaining clean and pollution-free workplaces, creating favorable employment opportunities for citizens, and expanding social protection services, where the private sector plays a crucial role.

Opening the training, President of the Confederation of Ethiopian Employers’ Federations, Engineer Getahun Hassan, stated that although Ethiopia was among the first African country to join the International Labour Organization, there remains a lot to be done as compared to countries that have recently joined the organization. He emphasized that employers should enhance their knowledge on international and local labour laws, understand their rights and obligations, and operate accordingly. Engineer Getahun further reminded that employers’ associations need to come together now more than ever to raise their concerns and work collectively toward national development.

Participants from the various sectors who attended the training have noted that, beyond its contribution to national development, the training will help enhance the private sector’s international acceptance and competitiveness.