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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.

Latin America and the Caribbean

Survey on workers on web-based digital platforms

This report summarises a survey of 1,153 digital platform workers in Latin America and the Caribbean. It analyses their profile, working conditions and income, revealing precariousness, informality and lack of social protection. 52% use these...

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.

Brazil–Jamaica knowledge exchange - Strategic labour inspections and integration of social protection for proactive responses for the prevention and elimination of child labour

Presentations

Meeting agenda: Just Transition multi-stakeholder dialogue sessions

Concept note: Just Transition multi-stakeholder dialogue sessions

Project brief - Jamaica Just Transition

ILO Caribbean experts featured at Jamaica Ministry of Labour and Social Security “Labour Talks” roadshow

Discussions highlighted progress to end child labour and promote a Just Transition.

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

Employment trends for youth in the Americas

This regional brief highlights the key findings of the 12th edition of the Global Employment Trends for Youth in the Americas.

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.

Decent work, brighter futures

Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024

This report represents the 20th anniversary publication of the ILO’s Global Employment Trends for Youth (hereafter “GET for Youth”). As an anniversary edition, this GET for Youth looks back on what has been achieved since the dawn of the...

ILO Working Paper 121 - Joint publication ILO-World Bank

Buffer or Bottleneck? Employment Exposure to Generative AI and the Digital Divide in Latin America

In this new paper from the International Labour Organization and the World Bank Group, researchers found that Generative AI could have transformative effects on jobs and livelihoods in Latin America and the Caribbean. Nonetheless, gaps in digital...

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.

Benefits of productivity ecosystems highlighted by ILO at conferences in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago

Both events explored how to address barriers to better jobs and economic growth.

ILO discussions with tripartite partners in Jamaica identify opportunities for cooperation

Meetings were a platform to determine pathways to expand ILO footprint in the country.