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The time has come to ratify C190

Adopted two years ago at the International Labour Conference, ILO Convention 190, is the first international treaty to address violence and harassment in the world of work. Last week, on 25 June 2021, it entered into force, marking a historic...

Integrating contingency plans and post-disaster needs assessments to build more resilient labour markets

ILO virtual workshop provides Caribbean constituents with practical training for crisis preparedness and response

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ILO and UN Women: Time to put an end to violence and harassment in the workplace in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Regional Offices of the ILO and UN Women called on the countries of the region to maintain leadership in the ratification of the international standard that entered into force this Friday. Only six countries have validated Convention 190, but...

Labour market information as a practical policy tool for pandemic recovery

Labour and social protection statistics play an essential role in how member States can achieve decent work for all - and in the ILO's support of their efforts. Such a role has gained an even greater momentum since the outset of the crisis.

Guyana launches study of the socio-economic impact of the closure of GUYSUCO sugar estates on workers

Research also examines the potential for greater competitiveness and productivity through green economy policies and emphasizes necessity of secure and stable livelihoods.

Domestic Workers Convention marks its 10th anniversary

ILO Caribbean Office Director's message to mark the milestone and support decent work for domestic workers

ILO Convention for protecting domestic workers’ rights turns 10 yet inequalities persist

Decent work has not yet become a reality for many domestic workers but a new ILO Project in Jamaica seeks to assist them in enjoying the same legal rights as formally employed workers.

Labour markets in the region will be slow to recover from the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020

A new ECLAC-ILO joint publication warns that in order to reduce the high unemployment rates seen during the pandemic, significant efforts will be needed on employment policies aimed at the most vulnerable groups.

World Day Against Child Labour

Pandemic is pushing Latin America and the Caribbean more off track in ending child labour

A new report by ILO and UNICEF highlights the continued progress in the fight against child labour in the region in recent years, but given the current context of the COVID-19 crisis, both organizations call for immediate measures to avoid a greater...

Barbados strengthens capacity for social protection reform through UN Joint SDG Fund / ILO training

Policymakers enhance understanding and skills during the intensive specialized course

Sustainable enterprise development a top priority for building more resilient workforce and productivity in Suriname

Government, employers’ and workers’ representatives join ILO-hosted working session to determine next steps for action plan

ILO teams up with Antigua and Barbuda Employers’ Federation to strengthen advocating for more women executives

Staff and members participate in training on empowering women in the national workforce

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Investing in OSH for Caribbean construction sector key for building resilience against COVID-19

ILO Caribbean virtual event provides workers and employers with practical guidance on mitigating risk of transmission of the virus

ILO Caribbean Resilience Symposium

Labour experts call for greater investments in digital, blue and green economies, skills development and reduction of inequalities to...

Government Ministers, employers’ and workers’ representatives as well as academic researchers and development agencies gather for ILO Caribbean Resilience Symposium

Occupational Safety and Health

Saint Lucia ratifies Convention No. 155 and its Protocol

ILO issues call for ideas and solutions to support e-formality through skills development in Latin America and the Caribbean

Skills development and innovation for reducing informality in the region is a key objective of this ILO call, which will provide financial and technical support to IT projects that boost formalization through the improvement of skills.

TIWU officers and shop stewards strengthen range of skills through ILO-supported capacity building programme

Courses developed and implemented to target union needs during and beyond the pandemic.

Decent Work Country Programme

The Bahamas prepares to launch new Decent Work Country Programme

Priorities include jobs and skills; social dialogue and governance.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

ILO calls for making occupational safety and health a top priority in Latin America and the Caribbean

Inaction is complicity, stressed the ILO Regional Director during a virtual event to mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work, as workplaces face one of the most important struggles to prevent COVID-19 transmission.

2021 Labour Overview Series

26 million jobs lost in Latin America and the Caribbean during pandemic

A new ILO analysis warns that "ambitious actions" are needed for the regional labour market to recover in 2021 – a year that began marked by new waves of contagion. The strong labour impact of COVID-19 was aggravated by pre-existing structural...