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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Jamaica Household Workers' Union strengthening expertise in industrial relations

Jamaica Household Workers' Union strengthening expertise in industrial relations

Jamaica launches Just Transition Project, a landmark initiative to build more inclusive and climate-resilient labour markets
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Jamaica launches Just Transition Project, a landmark initiative to build more inclusive and climate-resilient labour markets

Projects and programmes

Jamaica Just Transition: embedding climate justice in regional policy frameworks

Jamaica Just Transition: embedding climate justice in regional policy frameworks

National Green Job Assessment Model for Jamaica

National Green Job Assessment Model for Jamaica

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Employment trends for youth in the Americas

Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024

Employment trends for youth in the Americas

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

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