Jamaica became a member of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on 26 December 1962, just four months after gaining independence. Since then, the country has continuously demonstrated a commitment to the promotion of decent work and social justice. 

Through its membership, the Jamaican Government, employers, and workers have engaged in tripartite social dialogue and collaboration to find solutions to labour market challenges. Over the years, the country has benefited from ILO technical assistance and capacity building aimed at establishing policies and programmes to address job creation, fair wages, gender equality, child labour, formalization, social protection and a just transition to an environmentally sustainable economy and society.  

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ILO discussions with tripartite partners in Jamaica identify opportunities for cooperation
ILO Caribbean Office Director, Joni Musabayana, meets with Jamaica Labour Advisory Committee

ILO discussions with tripartite partners in Jamaica identify opportunities for cooperation

ILO Caribbean Director addresses labour market transformation during regional UN meeting
Participants at the UN Annual Coordination Meeting for the Caribbean Region

ILO Caribbean Director addresses labour market transformation during regional UN meeting

Projects and programmes

National Green Job Assessment Model for Jamaica

National Green Job Assessment Model for Jamaica

Support for the transition to formality in the household services, agriculture and fisheries sectors in Jamaica

Support for the transition to formality in the household services, agriculture and fisheries sectors in Jamaica

Publications

Employers’ guidelines for the implementation of the Jamaica Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Act, 2021

Employers’ guidelines for the implementation of the Jamaica Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Act, 2021

2021 Labour Overview, Latin America and the Caribbean - Executive Summary

Labour Overview series for Latin America and the Caribbean 2021

2021 Labour Overview, Latin America and the Caribbean - Executive Summary

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