All news: Barbados
DWCP validation workshop
Barbados sets course for decent work – A collaborative vision
The event was marked by dynamic dialogue, collaborative group work, and expert guidance, underscoring a shared commitment to advancing decent work for all Barbadians.
Caribbean trade unions unite to shape a new social contract
Barbados supports the welfare of seafarers by ratifying the Seafarers' Identity Documents Convention
Barbados becomes the 40th ILO member State to ratify Convention No. 185.
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.
Barbados validates its Decent Work Country Programme Diagnostic
Process ensures constituents are well-informed to develop new strategic framework.
Video interview
The importance of decent work for the care economy
Colin E. Jordan, Minister of Labour, Barbados, discusses the ILO Resolution on decent work in the care economy, highlighting its significance and steps toward better conditions for care workers.
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.
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.
Barbados constituents fulfil results-based management requirements ahead of new DWCP
Five-day workshop prepares participants for effective Programme development and delivery.
Resilient and sustainable supply chains need decent work, says ILO Caribbean at UNCTAD global forum
Discussions focused on labour standards, responsible business conduct, social dialogue and protection of seafarers.
Caribbean and South African labour officials host knowledge exchange on dispute resolution
Event part of ongoing regional forum and south-south cooperation initiative of the ILO Caribbean Office.
Caribbean employers ready to tackle minimum wage discussions
Barbados re-establishes National Child Labour Committee
New action plan to be established with support from the ILO under the Regional Initiative.
ILO Caribbean Director addresses labour market transformation during regional UN meeting
Event provided opportunity to assess progress and emerging priorities for achieving SDGs.
ILO Caribbean and BCCI sign Wildey Green Business Support Pilot Agreement
New Programme will harness emerging opportunities to reduce negative consequences of climate change.
New ILO Caribbean report analyzes how EMBOs can benefit from digitalization that enhances data management
Publication examines opportunities and challenges related to use of digital tools.
ILO Caribbean Director emphasizes strong policies to close gaps in skills and formality during regional CAF event
Mr. Zulu participated in discussion on regional solutions to obstacles to decent work faced by youth.
Tripartite constituents in Barbados identify key areas for ILO collaboration
Discussions focus on country-specific actions to meet labour market needs.
Caribbean trainers successfully complete ILO Youth Entrepreneurship Academy
The Academy, held from 30 November to 6 December 2022, was conceived to build the capacity in supporting youth entrepreneurship in the areas of business planning, general entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship for young women, digital innovation and...