All news: Americas + Caribbean

Care economy

ILO and the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean call for investment in care to generate millions of formal job

New study shows that investing in care systems can generate 31 million jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the majority in the formal economy.

Child labour

Breaking the cycle: From child labour to labour rights advocate

From child domestic worker to labour rights advocate; Joy Marcus now leads efforts in Guyana to end exploitation and empower women through Red Thread. Her journey turns personal pain into a powerful call for change.

Labour migration

ILO–CARICOM consultation paves the way for a stronger regional labour migration policy

Senior labour officials from CARICOM Member States met virtually on 29–30 July 2025 to advance a Regional Labour Migration Policy Framework supporting decent work, regional integration, and fair labour mobility.

ILO welcomes G20 targets on youth and gender equality

ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, calls for renewed ambition to tackle inequality, integrate young people and women in labour markets, and deliver decent work at G20 Labour Ministers’ Meeting.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Honduran employers take action on environmental, social and governance priorities

Under the leadership of the Honduran Council of Private Enterprise and its affiliated organisations, three Honduran companies now have a plan to promote Environmental, Social, and Governance principles (ESG).

Accelerating SDG 8: The ILO calls for bold policy shifts at UN High-Level Political Forum

The ILO champions accelerated action to fast-track decent work at key UN event, after review reveals SDG 8 – Decent Work and economic growth – remains significantly off-track.

International Year of Cooperatives

Chile certifies 14 new trainers on ILO Think.COOP and Start.COOP methodologies for aquaculture

The ILO played a key technical role, ensuring methodological consistency, providing ongoing assistance and coordinating efforts with national actors to consolidate a network of trainers specialising in aquaculture cooperatives.

Social and solidarity economy

ILO champions the social solidarity economy at the Caribbean World of Work Forum 2025

The Caribbean World of Work Forum 2025, organized by the Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies, highlighted the vital role of the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) in shaping a just and inclusive future of work in the region. With...

Informal employment

Tackling informal employment in the Caribbean through policy action

Cooperatives

ILO and partners present roadmap to strengthen rural cooperatives and advance formalization of the rural economy in Chile

Labour migration

Voices at the table: CARICOM and ILO engage social partners in blueprint for regional labour migration

The ILO–CARICOM Bi-partite consultation of Caribbean workers’ and employers’ organizations produced actionable recommendations and affirmed the importance of tripartite dialogue in advancing fair, rights-based labour migration across the region.

ILO Care Economy Brief

Employment-intensive investments can contribute to creating 299 million decent jobs in the care economy

New ILO brief shows how integrating care services into public investments can tackle the global care crisis, boost women’s employment and strengthen communities.

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...

Decent work

Suriname reviews DWCP results framework

The mission to Suriname strengthened national efforts to track and advance decent work through an updated results framework and capacity-building support.

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.

Decent work

Barbados signs Decent Work Country Programme 2025–2030

Barbados officially launched its DWCP 2025–2030, uniting Government, employers, and workers in a shared commitment to promoting inclusive, sustainable employment and social justice. The Programme outlines strategic priorities aligned with national...

Decent Work in Supply Chains Evidence Hub

ILO launches knowledge platform to advance decent work in supply chains

The AI-powered knowledge hub on supply chains is designed to inform evidence-based policy decisions, putting supply chains insights and research at your fingertips.

Inclusive solidarity

Social and solidarity economy entities deliver inclusive, community-driven care solutions

The ILO webinar highlights country experiences and practical tools to advance gender-responsive care services through the social and solidarity economy.

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.