Labour Ministry developing strategic approach to address concerns of hotel workers

The Labour Ministry says it is developing a strategic approach to address the concerns being reported by workers in the tourism sector.

This follows a series of protests by workers of at least 4 hotels recently.

The workers were demanding better wages and working conditions.

In a statement today, the Labour Ministry said it commenced an industry assessment, the results of which are expected to be available by early January 2025.

It said consultations are also being held with officials of the Tourism Ministry, which has conducted its own assessments.

Discussions surrounding the results of the industry assessment are expected to be high on the agenda of upcoming meetings of the Labour Advisory Council, LAC.

The Labour Ministry said the industry assessment will be a critical element in charting the most appropriate course of action in establishing a framework for the swift and efficient management of issues and handling of disputes in the sector. 

It added that the recommendations for establishment of a joint industrial council – a workplace partnership between employers and trade unions that serves as a forum for consultation –will be discussed at the level of the LAC.

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4 Y/O in state care following fire which claimed life of 1 Y/O in Kingston on Saturday

The Labour Ministry says it is developing a strategic approach to address the concerns being reported by workers in the tourism sector.

This follows a series of protests by workers of at least 4 hotels recently.

The workers were demanding better wages and working conditions.

In a statement today, the Labour Ministry said it commenced an industry assessment, the results of which are expected to be available by early January 2025.

It said consultations are also being held with officials of the Tourism Ministry, which has conducted its own assessments.

Discussions surrounding the results of the industry assessment are expected to be high on the agenda of upcoming meetings of the Labour Advisory Council, LAC.

The Labour Ministry said the industry assessment will be a critical element in charting the most appropriate course of action in establishing a framework for the swift and efficient management of issues and handling of disputes in the sector. 

It added that the recommendations for establishment of a joint industrial council – a workplace partnership between employers and trade unions that serves as a forum for consultation –will be discussed at the level of the LAC.

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PIOJ reports 2.8% decline in economy for third  quarter of this year

The Labour Ministry says it is developing a strategic approach to address the concerns being reported by workers in the tourism sector.

This follows a series of protests by workers of at least 4 hotels recently.

The workers were demanding better wages and working conditions.

In a statement today, the Labour Ministry said it commenced an industry assessment, the results of which are expected to be available by early January 2025.

It said consultations are also being held with officials of the Tourism Ministry, which has conducted its own assessments.

Discussions surrounding the results of the industry assessment are expected to be high on the agenda of upcoming meetings of the Labour Advisory Council, LAC.

The Labour Ministry said the industry assessment will be a critical element in charting the most appropriate course of action in establishing a framework for the swift and efficient management of issues and handling of disputes in the sector. 

It added that the recommendations for establishment of a joint industrial council – a workplace partnership between employers and trade unions that serves as a forum for consultation –will be discussed at the level of the LAC.

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14 y/o female student in custody following, fatal stabbing of a teen boy in Kingston yesterday

The Labour Ministry says it is developing a strategic approach to address the concerns being reported by workers in the tourism sector.

This follows a series of protests by workers of at least 4 hotels recently.

The workers were demanding better wages and working conditions.

In a statement today, the Labour Ministry said it commenced an industry assessment, the results of which are expected to be available by early January 2025.

It said consultations are also being held with officials of the Tourism Ministry, which has conducted its own assessments.

Discussions surrounding the results of the industry assessment are expected to be high on the agenda of upcoming meetings of the Labour Advisory Council, LAC.

The Labour Ministry said the industry assessment will be a critical element in charting the most appropriate course of action in establishing a framework for the swift and efficient management of issues and handling of disputes in the sector. 

It added that the recommendations for establishment of a joint industrial council – a workplace partnership between employers and trade unions that serves as a forum for consultation –will be discussed at the level of the LAC.

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Two earthquakes felt in sections of St. Andrew, just hours apart

The Labour Ministry says it is developing a strategic approach to address the concerns being reported by workers in the tourism sector.

This follows a series of protests by workers of at least 4 hotels recently.

The workers were demanding better wages and working conditions.

In a statement today, the Labour Ministry said it commenced an industry assessment, the results of which are expected to be available by early January 2025.

It said consultations are also being held with officials of the Tourism Ministry, which has conducted its own assessments.

Discussions surrounding the results of the industry assessment are expected to be high on the agenda of upcoming meetings of the Labour Advisory Council, LAC.

The Labour Ministry said the industry assessment will be a critical element in charting the most appropriate course of action in establishing a framework for the swift and efficient management of issues and handling of disputes in the sector. 

It added that the recommendations for establishment of a joint industrial council – a workplace partnership between employers and trade unions that serves as a forum for consultation –will be discussed at the level of the LAC.

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Water Minister Matthew Samuda says it would cost approximately $5B USD to make Jamaica’s water infrastructure resilient by 2030

The Labour Ministry says it is developing a strategic approach to address the concerns being reported by workers in the tourism sector.

This follows a series of protests by workers of at least 4 hotels recently.

The workers were demanding better wages and working conditions.

In a statement today, the Labour Ministry said it commenced an industry assessment, the results of which are expected to be available by early January 2025.

It said consultations are also being held with officials of the Tourism Ministry, which has conducted its own assessments.

Discussions surrounding the results of the industry assessment are expected to be high on the agenda of upcoming meetings of the Labour Advisory Council, LAC.

The Labour Ministry said the industry assessment will be a critical element in charting the most appropriate course of action in establishing a framework for the swift and efficient management of issues and handling of disputes in the sector. 

It added that the recommendations for establishment of a joint industrial council – a workplace partnership between employers and trade unions that serves as a forum for consultation –will be discussed at the level of the LAC.

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More than 990 murders recorded since the start of the year

The Labour Ministry says it is developing a strategic approach to address the concerns being reported by workers in the tourism sector.

This follows a series of protests by workers of at least 4 hotels recently.

The workers were demanding better wages and working conditions.

In a statement today, the Labour Ministry said it commenced an industry assessment, the results of which are expected to be available by early January 2025.

It said consultations are also being held with officials of the Tourism Ministry, which has conducted its own assessments.

Discussions surrounding the results of the industry assessment are expected to be high on the agenda of upcoming meetings of the Labour Advisory Council, LAC.

The Labour Ministry said the industry assessment will be a critical element in charting the most appropriate course of action in establishing a framework for the swift and efficient management of issues and handling of disputes in the sector. 

It added that the recommendations for establishment of a joint industrial council – a workplace partnership between employers and trade unions that serves as a forum for consultation –will be discussed at the level of the LAC.

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JFJ expresses concern about outbreak of tuberculosis at Hunts Bay lock up and influenza at correctional facilities

The Labour Ministry says it is developing a strategic approach to address the concerns being reported by workers in the tourism sector.

This follows a series of protests by workers of at least 4 hotels recently.

The workers were demanding better wages and working conditions.

In a statement today, the Labour Ministry said it commenced an industry assessment, the results of which are expected to be available by early January 2025.

It said consultations are also being held with officials of the Tourism Ministry, which has conducted its own assessments.

Discussions surrounding the results of the industry assessment are expected to be high on the agenda of upcoming meetings of the Labour Advisory Council, LAC.

The Labour Ministry said the industry assessment will be a critical element in charting the most appropriate course of action in establishing a framework for the swift and efficient management of issues and handling of disputes in the sector. 

It added that the recommendations for establishment of a joint industrial council – a workplace partnership between employers and trade unions that serves as a forum for consultation –will be discussed at the level of the LAC.

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JCF working with public health partners to manage outbreak of tubercolosis at the Hunts Bay Lock-Up in St. Andrew

The Labour Ministry says it is developing a strategic approach to address the concerns being reported by workers in the tourism sector.

This follows a series of protests by workers of at least 4 hotels recently.

The workers were demanding better wages and working conditions.

In a statement today, the Labour Ministry said it commenced an industry assessment, the results of which are expected to be available by early January 2025.

It said consultations are also being held with officials of the Tourism Ministry, which has conducted its own assessments.

Discussions surrounding the results of the industry assessment are expected to be high on the agenda of upcoming meetings of the Labour Advisory Council, LAC.

The Labour Ministry said the industry assessment will be a critical element in charting the most appropriate course of action in establishing a framework for the swift and efficient management of issues and handling of disputes in the sector. 

It added that the recommendations for establishment of a joint industrial council – a workplace partnership between employers and trade unions that serves as a forum for consultation –will be discussed at the level of the LAC.

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Tourism ministry official calls for good sense to prevail, as efforts continue to resolve tourism workers’ concerns

The Labour Ministry says it is developing a strategic approach to address the concerns being reported by workers in the tourism sector.

This follows a series of protests by workers of at least 4 hotels recently.

The workers were demanding better wages and working conditions.

In a statement today, the Labour Ministry said it commenced an industry assessment, the results of which are expected to be available by early January 2025.

It said consultations are also being held with officials of the Tourism Ministry, which has conducted its own assessments.

Discussions surrounding the results of the industry assessment are expected to be high on the agenda of upcoming meetings of the Labour Advisory Council, LAC.

The Labour Ministry said the industry assessment will be a critical element in charting the most appropriate course of action in establishing a framework for the swift and efficient management of issues and handling of disputes in the sector. 

It added that the recommendations for establishment of a joint industrial council – a workplace partnership between employers and trade unions that serves as a forum for consultation –will be discussed at the level of the LAC.

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