By Gerrino J. Saunders
Journal Staff Writer
While attending the Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labour (IACML) in Bogota, Colombia last week Minister of Labour and the Public Service, Pia Glover-Rolle, was been elected as the Chair of Working Group 1.
Working Group 1 focuses on the promotion of integrated public policies for a future with stable and lasting peace, social justice, and climate action.
Minister Glover-Rolle will be joined by Colin Jordan, Minister of Labour, Social Security & Third Sector for Barbados, and Luiz Marino, Minister of Labour & Employment for Brazil, who were elected as Vice Chairs of the Working Group for a three-year term.
Together, they will lead discussions and initiatives aimed at addressing the evolving nature of work, ensuring equitable transitions for all nations, and promoting sustainable labour policies in the face of global challenges like climate change and digitalisation.
The IACML, organised by the Organisation of American States (OAS), serves as the premier forum in the Americas for discussing labour policies.
It brings together labour ministers, employers, workers, and experts to address shared challenges, foster cooperation, and promote social dialogue across the region.
Minister Glover-Rolle expressed her commitment to guiding the Working Group’s efforts in addressing the critical issues that will shape the future of work in the Americas.
She said, “It is an honour to have been entrusted with this role, and I am eager to collaborate with my colleagues across the region to ensure that our policies promote fairness, sustainability, and inclusion as we navigate the rapidly changing global labour landscape.
“The confidence reposed in The Bahamas to lead is, in my opinion, an acknowledgment of our good efforts in doing the work of labour and being an example of what sound governance that supports labour looks like,” she added.
As Chair, Minister Glover-Rolle will also spearhead discussions on adapting labour policies to ensure just transitions, with a focus on climate action, social inclusion, and digital transformation.
The group’s efforts will be instrumental in shaping how the region addresses these key issues in the years to come.
