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Caribbean labour migration
CARICOM, ILO and IDB advance regional labour migration agenda
With support from the ILO and the IDB, the CARICOM Secretariat and regional tripartite partners are advancing practical steps to move labour migration policy from regional agreement to national implementation.
Social and solidarity economy
ILO advances dialogue on SSE and decent work at regional cooperatives seminar in Dominica
The ILO advanced regional dialogue on the Social and Solidarity Economy at the 26–27 November 2025 Dominica cooperatives seminar, contributing technical expertise, strategic guidance, and a shared commitment to strengthening cooperativism and decent...
Op-Ed
Cooperatives in the Caribbean: A proven path to decent work and sustainable development
Cooperatives are helping Caribbean communities tackle climate change, economic uncertainty, and inequality by creating decent jobs and strengthening local economies.
Employment in Focus series
Beyond tourism: A policy framework for economic diversification and job creation in the Caribbean
The Caribbean faces persistent employment and economic challenges, due to its overreliance on tourism and demographic challenges. ILO Employment and labour market specialist, Abdelmalik Muhummed explores how National Employment Policies can support...
Press release
ILO unveils key data on web-based platform work in Latin America and the Caribbean
New ILO report provides unprecedented data on workers in web-based digital platforms in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Advancing decent work in Dominica through social dialogue and collaboration
The ILO's Team took the opportunity to outline its approach to supporting regional cooperation.
2024 Labour Overview
Progress in the labour market in Latin America and the Caribbean remains insufficient
Despite some progress, a new ILO report highlights that labour informality, gender gaps, and access to formal employment for the youth remain key barriers to a more equitable labour market in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Strengthening Caribbean cooperatives as a formula for their success
ILO’s recent initiatives have deepened capacity to increase livelihoods, productivity and resilience.
Twenty Caribbean trade union representatives better prepared to utilize ILS following ILO training
Three-week course aimed to boost understanding and strategic use of ILO’s supervisory mechanisms in advocating for workers'' rights.
ILO Caribbean provides insights on insurance schemes to protect farmer and fisherfolk livelihoods
Regional event focused on enhancing sustainability through insurance schemes tailored to Caribbean contexts.
Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024
Number of youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET) a cause for concern, despite falling jobless rate
New ILO report finds high shares of youth NEETs, regional and gender gaps, and growing youth anxiety about work, despite encouraging global youth unemployment trends.
Generative AI could transform millions of jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean but digital divide poses challenges
Up to half of the jobs in the region for which GenAI could improve productivity – some 17 million – are hindered by gaps in digital access and infrastructure, according to a new ILO and World Bank study.
Caribbean employers ready to tackle minimum wage discussions
Dominica farmers and fisherfolk gain skills for socio-economic resilience through ILO-led capacity building
Training series intends to minimize disruptions to livelihoods and food security.
Dominica moves closer to launching new cooperatives policy with support from ILO and Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies
Once finalized and adopted, the policy is expected to positively impact the resilience of the country towards building a stronger and sustainable future.
ILO launches business coaching for rural enterprises and farmers in the Caribbean
The course is part of the on-going efforts by the ILO to effectively support smallholder farmers and small agri-businesses in their development, particularly through business coaching. The joint programme seeks to integrally support sectors, which...
Trade unions in Dominica, Guyana and Saint Lucia receive ILO funding to boost resilience to crises
Support will seek to strengthen communications, digitalization and education for improved adaptation
The passing of Mr Kertist Augustus
Secretary Treasurer of the Waterfront and Allied Workers' Union (WAWU), Dominica
Business resilience is a key driver of economic prosperity in the Caribbean
Made up of mostly Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the Caribbean faces multiple vulnerabilities to climate hazards such as hurricanes, flooding, landslides, heatwaves, drought and sea level rise
Pivoting social dialogue to enhance the role of unions in COVID-19 recovery
Greater inclusion can encourage more human-centred approaches to labour solutions in the Caribbean