Annex 1 - the European External Action Service - Europa
Annex 1 - the European External Action Service - Europa
Annex 1 - the European External Action Service - Europa
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PNG Employers Federation<br />
Contact Name:<br />
Telephone Number:<br />
Email:<br />
1. NGO historical aspects<br />
PNGEF was established in <strong>the</strong> 1960s as prescribed by <strong>the</strong> Industrial Organisations Act, 1964. Main<br />
aim was to promote <strong>the</strong> interest of employers and represent employers in industrial disputes. Has<br />
currently about 200 employer members, most big organizations.<br />
2. Organizational aspects<br />
Covers registered employers in <strong>the</strong> country. Currently only 2 officers, including <strong>the</strong> Director. But in its<br />
hey days it had some 6 employers.<br />
3. Networking and institutional relations<br />
PNGEF networks with PNGTUC, respectively peak industry employer groups and Department of<br />
Industrial Relations. Internationally, it liaises with ILO, International Employers Federation, and o<strong>the</strong>rs.<br />
4. Juridical aspects<br />
The organisation is registered under <strong>the</strong> Industrial Organisations Act, 1964. The Board meeting every<br />
6 months.<br />
5. Financial aspects<br />
Member contributions and income from shares and equity in commercial companies. The financial<br />
audits are done every year and made available to its members<br />
6. Activities and sectors<br />
Main sectors: Member employers of PNG<br />
Main activities: Providing advocacy on behalf of employers and negotiate in industrial disputes on <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
behalf.<br />
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