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Labour Overview 2023

Labour markets in Latin America and the Caribbean have shown improvements over the last thirty years but major gaps in productivity and...

Media Advisory

The ILO will analyze the main advances and prospects in labor performance in Latin America and the Caribbean

More than 20 speakers from different countries in the region will participate in a technical symposium convened by the ILO, where they will reflect on key themes that are shaping both the present and the future of work.

EU-funded ILO project "Innovative solutions for formalization in Latin America and the Caribbean" presented at EU-Andean conference

During a high-level event on labour informality, freedom of association and the fight against child labour organized by the European Commission, the ILO presented the ongoing impact of its project to formalize employment in Latin America and the...

Vendor TORs: Promotional items to support the Social Security Board in Anguilla for the extension of coverage to informal workers

The International Labour Organization (ILO) Office for the Caribbean is seeking to engage a vendor to provide three promotional items for the Social Security Board (SSB) in Anguilla. This is in support of the SSB’s campaign outreach activity to...

Regional Initiative Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour

Latin America and the Caribbean reinforce their commitment to achieve the first generation free of Child Labour

After four days of dialogue and tripartite collaboration, 31 countries concluded the IX Annual Meeting of the Focal Points Network of the Regional Initiative Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour with the commitment to accelerate the...

NIHERST launches survey to identify STEM labour needs of emerging sectors in Trinidad and Tobago

Research instrument developed with support from ILO Caribbean Office.

Caribbean focal points participate in ILO regional meeting on elimination of child labour

The four-day event was a platform for identifying opportunities to scale up and speed up transformative actions for prevention and elimination of child labour.

9th Annual Meeting

Latin America and the Caribbean join efforts for a region free of Child Labour

The 9th Annual Meeting of the Regional Initiative for Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour has begun.

ILO conducts site visit to assess construction of vocational training centre in Saint Lucia

New facility will provide marginalized youth with a pathway to Decent Work.

BVI officials validate action plan to boost inclusion of informal workers and economic units

Next steps include implementation of incentives to increase contributions, compliance and efficiency.

ILO and national partners continue progress under Resilient Belize project

Activities part of comprehensive roadmap for achieving more inclusive social protection for all.

Joni Musabayana appointed as Director of ILO Caribbean Office

Mr. Musabayana, a Zimbabwean national, will lead the ILO’s efforts in promoting social justice, decent work, and inclusive economic growth across 13 Member States and nine non-metropolitan territories in the English-and Dutch-speaking Caribbean.

ILO team conducts Country Programme Review of The Bahamas DWCP

Discussions with tripartite partners highlight achievements and opportunities for improvements.

ILO provides guidance at Trinidad and Tobago multipartite consultation on child labour

Discussions focus on strengthening policies and practices for prevention and elimination.

ILO participates in Trinidad and Tobago consultation on legislation governing HIV and AIDs in the workplace

Discussions considered legal amendments to improve the protection of workers.

The Bahamas validates new National Apprenticeship Policy

ILO Caribbean Office facilitates process as key outcome of country’s Decent Work Country Programme.

ILO-led business coaching boosts livelihood development of women entrepreneurs in Grenada

Programme seeks to strengthen gender equality and resilience in agribusiness sector.

ILO data workshop in Belize supports development of national social protection strategy

Training part of roadmap to greater labour market resilience with support from Joint SDG Fund.

ILO Caribbean provides key insights on inclusive labour migration at Curaçao symposium

Discussions explored socio-economic benefits of integrating migrants into job markets.

The ILO joins other UN agencies and Government of Belize for SDG dialogue

Multi-stakeholder forum sought to assess progress and prepare country for 2023 SDG Summit.