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ILO News
Trade unions shape the conversation on Jamaica’s National Employment Policy
The workshop brought together the ILO and Jamaican trade unions to strengthen workers’ input into the country’s National Employment Policy.
ILO News
The Jamaica Household Workers’ Union marks 35 years of progress
The Jamaica Household Workers’ Union celebrates 35 years of advocacy for domestic workers, marking the milestone with recognition of its longstanding partnership with the ILO.
Caribbean labour market in focus
The Caribbean labour market paradox: What the 2026 ILO report reveals
The key question in the Caribbean is not whether people are working, but whether work itself is becoming a stronger engine for prosperity, inclusion, and resilience.
Tripartite constituents gather in Johannesburg to drive just transition in climate action
Representatives of governments, workers and employers from ten countries gathered in Johannesburg to turn national climate commitments into opportunities for decent work and social justice through a just transition.
Skills development
Jamaican employers champion skills policy reform to future-proof the country's workforce
With the support of the ILO, Jamaican employers are leading national efforts to align education and training with labour market needs through data-driven advocacy and strategic partnerships.
National employment policy
Jamaica charts the future of work with new National Employment Policy
The NEP aims to create productive and decent employment through comprehensive, gender-responsive, and evidence-based policy framework, in alignment with Jamaica's National Development Plan (Vision 2030) and the ILO Decent Work Agenda, promoting...
Productivity growth and decent work
ILO highlights productivity ecosystem for decent work at forum in Jamaica
The ILO highlights the link between productivity and decent work at Jamaica’s Productivity Forum, presenting its Productivity Ecosystem for Decent Work model.
Just transition
ILO workshop advances Jamaica’s path to a just transition
The ILO and the Ministry of Labour and Social Security host workshop to explore the social impacts of climate policies and advance Jamaica’s just transition agenda. The session brought together key stakeholders to align climate action with decent...
Just transition
Jamaica charts a greener path with new National Green Economic Growth Model
The model estimates that a green transition could generate close to 8,000 new jobs and increase GDP, while building climate resilience and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. It provides evidence-based guidance to align sustainable development with...
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.
Climate change
Jamaican trade union leaders step up for climate justice
The session kicks off a series of activities that will run through 2026, all aimed at strengthening trade union engagement in climate policy.
A gender-responsive sectoral employment analysis in Jamaica – Renewable energy sector
Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum
Just Transition in Small Island Developing States is key to economic resilience
The ILO is promoting just energy transitions in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as a key strategy to boost workforce and economic resilience, as highlighted at the Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum in May 2025.
ILO champions just transition at Jamaica’s Workers’ Week 2025
The ILO joined Jamaica’s Workers’ Week 2025 to promote climate justice, green jobs, and decent work through its Jamaica Just Transition Project. Activities included community outreach and collaboration with cultural institutions to support a fair,...
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.
Domestic workers rights
Graduation marks a milestone for Jamaica Household Workers' Union members
Graduates are now equipped with the expertise to effectively advocate for domestic workers’ rights and decent work conditions.
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.
Jamaica Household Workers' Union strengthening expertise in industrial relations
ILO-supported initiative will enhance JHWU ability to advocate for equitable labour rights and an end to child labour.
Jamaica launches Just Transition Project, a landmark initiative to build more inclusive and climate-resilient labour markets
Two-year project developed with support from the International Labour Organization acknowledges Jamaica's leadership role in the Caribbean.