Charles Jr. reaffirms commitment to better assist skilled construction workers

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior, has reaffirmed the government’s support in developing structures to better assist skilled construction workers.

He was responding to concerns raised by trade unionists at the recent signing of the Joint Industrial Council (JIC) labour management agreement.

The concerns about local workers being undervalued and underpaid, were raised by the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) and the National Workers Union (NWU).

Charles Jnr. said focus remains on modernizing the labour force in Jamaica, to ensure better support for workers in the building/construction industry.

He explained that the government has a duty to ensure that local workers develop the required skills, but stressed that there are times it will have to outsource labour.

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JFB says complex security systems prevented firefighters from accessing Kingston premises which was engulfed

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior, has reaffirmed the government’s support in developing structures to better assist skilled construction workers.

He was responding to concerns raised by trade unionists at the recent signing of the Joint Industrial Council (JIC) labour management agreement.

The concerns about local workers being undervalued and underpaid, were raised by the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) and the National Workers Union (NWU).

Charles Jnr. said focus remains on modernizing the labour force in Jamaica, to ensure better support for workers in the building/construction industry.

He explained that the government has a duty to ensure that local workers develop the required skills, but stressed that there are times it will have to outsource labour.

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NEPA warns of Portuguese Man o’ War along island’s coasts

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior, has reaffirmed the government’s support in developing structures to better assist skilled construction workers.

He was responding to concerns raised by trade unionists at the recent signing of the Joint Industrial Council (JIC) labour management agreement.

The concerns about local workers being undervalued and underpaid, were raised by the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) and the National Workers Union (NWU).

Charles Jnr. said focus remains on modernizing the labour force in Jamaica, to ensure better support for workers in the building/construction industry.

He explained that the government has a duty to ensure that local workers develop the required skills, but stressed that there are times it will have to outsource labour.

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St.Catherine business community continues to be affected by recent unrest in Spanish Town

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior, has reaffirmed the government’s support in developing structures to better assist skilled construction workers.

He was responding to concerns raised by trade unionists at the recent signing of the Joint Industrial Council (JIC) labour management agreement.

The concerns about local workers being undervalued and underpaid, were raised by the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) and the National Workers Union (NWU).

Charles Jnr. said focus remains on modernizing the labour force in Jamaica, to ensure better support for workers in the building/construction industry.

He explained that the government has a duty to ensure that local workers develop the required skills, but stressed that there are times it will have to outsource labour.

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Call for probe into viral video involving police and popular social media influencer

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior, has reaffirmed the government’s support in developing structures to better assist skilled construction workers.

He was responding to concerns raised by trade unionists at the recent signing of the Joint Industrial Council (JIC) labour management agreement.

The concerns about local workers being undervalued and underpaid, were raised by the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) and the National Workers Union (NWU).

Charles Jnr. said focus remains on modernizing the labour force in Jamaica, to ensure better support for workers in the building/construction industry.

He explained that the government has a duty to ensure that local workers develop the required skills, but stressed that there are times it will have to outsource labour.

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Agriculture ministry assures that it continues to seek removal of GCT on eggs

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior, has reaffirmed the government’s support in developing structures to better assist skilled construction workers.

He was responding to concerns raised by trade unionists at the recent signing of the Joint Industrial Council (JIC) labour management agreement.

The concerns about local workers being undervalued and underpaid, were raised by the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) and the National Workers Union (NWU).

Charles Jnr. said focus remains on modernizing the labour force in Jamaica, to ensure better support for workers in the building/construction industry.

He explained that the government has a duty to ensure that local workers develop the required skills, but stressed that there are times it will have to outsource labour.

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Police constable killed in motor vehicle collision in Unity Hall, St. James

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior, has reaffirmed the government’s support in developing structures to better assist skilled construction workers.

He was responding to concerns raised by trade unionists at the recent signing of the Joint Industrial Council (JIC) labour management agreement.

The concerns about local workers being undervalued and underpaid, were raised by the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) and the National Workers Union (NWU).

Charles Jnr. said focus remains on modernizing the labour force in Jamaica, to ensure better support for workers in the building/construction industry.

He explained that the government has a duty to ensure that local workers develop the required skills, but stressed that there are times it will have to outsource labour.

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Consumers paying significantly less for fruits and vegetables

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior, has reaffirmed the government’s support in developing structures to better assist skilled construction workers.

He was responding to concerns raised by trade unionists at the recent signing of the Joint Industrial Council (JIC) labour management agreement.

The concerns about local workers being undervalued and underpaid, were raised by the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) and the National Workers Union (NWU).

Charles Jnr. said focus remains on modernizing the labour force in Jamaica, to ensure better support for workers in the building/construction industry.

He explained that the government has a duty to ensure that local workers develop the required skills, but stressed that there are times it will have to outsource labour.

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Indecom concerned about effectiveness of tactics to reduce police fatal shootings

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior, has reaffirmed the government’s support in developing structures to better assist skilled construction workers.

He was responding to concerns raised by trade unionists at the recent signing of the Joint Industrial Council (JIC) labour management agreement.

The concerns about local workers being undervalued and underpaid, were raised by the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) and the National Workers Union (NWU).

Charles Jnr. said focus remains on modernizing the labour force in Jamaica, to ensure better support for workers in the building/construction industry.

He explained that the government has a duty to ensure that local workers develop the required skills, but stressed that there are times it will have to outsource labour.

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JCF alerts public to ongoing scam involving impersonation of police commissioner

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior, has reaffirmed the government’s support in developing structures to better assist skilled construction workers.

He was responding to concerns raised by trade unionists at the recent signing of the Joint Industrial Council (JIC) labour management agreement.

The concerns about local workers being undervalued and underpaid, were raised by the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) and the National Workers Union (NWU).

Charles Jnr. said focus remains on modernizing the labour force in Jamaica, to ensure better support for workers in the building/construction industry.

He explained that the government has a duty to ensure that local workers develop the required skills, but stressed that there are times it will have to outsource labour.

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