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On 25th May 1976 the Commonwealth of The Bahamas became a member of the International Labour Organization (ILO). Since then, the country's Government, employers' organizations and workers' organizations have engaged with the ILO to address a range of labour-related priorities including jobs and skills; productivity; worker and enterprise resilience; social dialogue; and governance.

The Bahamas is currently implementing a Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) between 2021 and 2026, which sets out the common commitment to achieve decent work and social justice. It is available for download below.

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Caribbean institutions put labour justice into practice
A group photograph of approximately 20 professionals attending a labour complaints tribunal event in Belize. The diverse group of men and women are dressed in professional and business casual attire, smiling at the camera.

Dispute resolution

Caribbean institutions put labour justice into practice

Union representatives in the Bahamas sharpen negotiation skills
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Social dialogue

Union representatives in the Bahamas sharpen negotiation skills

Projects and programmes

Caribbean Virtual Policy Network on Youth Education and Employment (VPNYEE) Initiative

Youth Employment

Caribbean Virtual Policy Network on Youth Education and Employment (VPNYEE) Initiative

Support to Caribbean States - Regional Initiative Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour

Child Labour

Support to Caribbean States - Regional Initiative Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour

Publications

Decent work in the platform economy in the Caribbean

Platform economy

Decent work in the platform economy in the Caribbean

Setting a minimum wage through evidence-based practices. A situation analysis and guide for Caribbean employers’ and business member...

Wage policies

Setting a minimum wage through evidence-based practices. A situation analysis and guide for Caribbean employers’ and business member...

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