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Barbados
Barbados has been a member of the ILO since 08 May 1967 and has actively championed workers rights. This is reflected in their ratification of 41 ILO conventions, covering areas like Violence and Harassment, ensuring freedom of association, and promoting equal pay. They've also established a strong social partnership – a collaborative system where the Government, private sector, and unions work together to address economic and labour issues.
Latest news and stories
Just transition
Leading the change: Caribbean employers, workers, and governments driving just transition through social dialogue
Migration
ILO supports next steps as CARICOM advances toward a Regional Migration Policy Framework
Labour statistics
Barbados labour market statistics for the last year from ILOSTAT Database
Development Cooperation Dashboard
The Dashboard offers customizable views of ILO development cooperation projects funded by voluntary contributions around the world. It shows the budget and expenditure of voluntary contributions for the past 10 years.
Projects and programmes
ILO and PAGE Project
Wildey Green Business Support Pilot Programme
Employability Project (Barbados)
Publications
Wage policies
Setting a minimum wage through evidence-based practices. A situation analysis and guide for Caribbean employers’ and business member...
Decent work
Barbados Decent Work Country Programme 2025-2030
