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Job Start Plus is an innovative program aimed at bridging the gap between job seekers and employers in Barbados. This program is delivered by the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector through tailored training, career guidance, and direct placement opportunities, the program empowers participants to develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in today’s competitive job...
Today, Barbados joins the ILO and its member countries in observing World Day Against Child Labour. Today also marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the adoption of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention 182, Worst Forms of Child Labour (1999), which Barbados ratified in 2000.
Child labour is about the exploitation of some of the most vulnerable in society, our...
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Labour and Employment Relations Seminars Registration Form
May Day, also referred to as Labour Day or International Workers’ Day, is celebrated on May 1st in Barbados and many countries around the world. In recognition of their historical roots in the struggle for the eight-hour workday, equitable pay, secure working conditions, and workers’ rights, workers and the labour movement are celebrated on this day for their efforts.
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work is celebrated every year on April 28. This year the focus is on the impacts of climate change on occupational safety and health.
Message by the Hon. Colin E. Jordan, M.P.
Minister of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector
World Day of Social Justice, 2024
February 20 is observed as World Day of Social Justice. On this day we raise voices awareness of the fight against inequality, prejudice and any other unfair treatment. Along with highlighting global social injustice, it recognizes the urgent need...
Barbadian Teachers have the opportunity to teach in the USA through a cultural exchange with Participate Learning and the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. The Barbados Employment and Career Counselling Service and the Barbados Union of Teachers, in collaboration with the USA based agencies Participate Learning and Fairfax County Public Schools, will be hosting an information session on...