All resources: Caribbean
Formalization strategies
Innovative approaches to promoting the transition to formality in Latin America and the Caribbean
This background guide supports the Regional Tripartite Knowledge Sharing Forum on “Innovative Approaches to Promoting the Transition to Formality in Latin America and the Caribbean.” It addresses the persistent and multidimensional challenge of...
ILO Guidance Note
Unlocking more and better jobs: Integrating sustainable enterprises for a just transition in Nationally Determined Contributions
This note provides guidance on integrating sustainable enterprises for a just transition in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). It is intended for specialists promoting sustainable enterprises, as well as representatives of governments and...
ILO strengthens partnerships for decent work in the British Virgin Islands
ILO Caribbean Office team visited the BVI to strengthen partnerships and promote decent work and social protection. The team held high-level meetings with Government leaders and institutions to support fair employment, stronger labour systems, and...
CARICOM gains labour market information system insights from SADC
The knowledge exchange between the Caribbean and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) regions showcased SADC’s ongoing experience with Labour Market Information Systems (LMIS), emphasizing the need for inter-country institutional...
ILO launches capacity-building webinar series for Caribbean trade unionists
These virtual capacity-building sessions are designed for trade union participants from Caribbean countries who lead initiatives on decent work with a focus on social protection.
Employment diagnostic analysis: British Virgin Islands
The objective of this employment diagnostic analysis in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is to paint a picture of the employment situation in the Territory. Through identifying principal constraints along with opportunities that can improve labour...
The Brazilian Experience with the Mediator Platform
Registry of Collective Labour Instruments
The "Mediador" Collective Bargaining System was created to facilitate the drafting, registration and public consultation of collective bargaining instruments in Brazil.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
For a future of work not only smarter, but also safer and healthier
On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the ILO Director-General calls to harness technology to create safer, healthier workplaces – while ensuring innovation protects workers' rights and well-being.
BRICS Brazil
The ILO calls on BRICS to strengthen efforts on social justice as groundbreaking LEMM declaration on AI and Just Transition is adopted
BRICS Labour Ministers adopted their Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting Declaration during their annual meeting in Brazil.
Press Release
Brasília Hosts the 4th BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting Focused on Artificial Intelligence and Just Transition
By focusing on the impact of Artificial Intelligence and Just Transition, the 4th BRICS Employment Working Group meeting in Brasília convened to ensure a fair, inclusive, and sustainable future of work in BRICS member states through South-South and...
DWCP validation workshop
Barbados sets course for decent work – A collaborative vision
The event was marked by dynamic dialogue, collaborative group work, and expert guidance, underscoring a shared commitment to advancing decent work for all Barbadians.
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.
13th Meeting of Caribbean Labour Ministers
ILO Director-General concludes first official visit to Guyana
The visit reaffirmed the ILO’s strong partnership with the Caribbean and highlighted shared priorities such as climate change, labour migration, digital transformation, and the need for a just transition.
13th Caribbean Labour Ministers Meeting
Caribbean Labour Ministers unite to shape the future of work
Caribbean Labour Ministers and social partners met in Guyana to advance decent work, tackle shared challenges, and shape a resilient future for regional labour amid global and digital transitions.
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...
Decent work
Guyana signs third Decent Work Country Programme
This agreement aims to advance job creation, workers’ rights, social protection, and social dialogue, and is aligned with Guyana’s national development goals.
Cooperative development
Building a sustainable future for Guyana’s fisherfolk
This collaborative Project brings together the ILO and FAO through FISH4ACP to strengthen fishing cooperatives, enhance livelihoods, and promote better working conditions, with particular attention on the empowerment of women in the seafood value...
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.
Labour standards
ILO highlights labour standards progress at CARIFORUM-EU Consultative Committee meeting
Mr. Shingo Miyake, ILO International Labour Standards and Labour Law Specialist presented on the impact of the EPA on the implementation of ILO Fundamental Conventions — also known as core labour standards — in CARIFORUM and EU Member States.
Suriname strengthens TVET through new collaborations
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