Confederation of Trade Unions calls for establishment of Joint Industrial Council for tourism industry following hotel staff protests

The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) is suggesting that a Joint Industrial Council be established for the tourism industry.

The recommendation follows protests by staff at the Royalton Negril and Secrets Resorts over work-related issues, including low wages.

Yesterday, around 100 workers at the Secrets and Breathless Resorts in Montego Bay, St. James protested at the properties, calling for better working conditions.

After a meeting with stakeholders from the hotel, tourism and labour ministries, the resort committed to ensuring staff receive two days off per week, Christmas bonuses and other benefits.

Last month, workers at Royalton Hotel in Negril, Westmoreland, also protested at the property, demanding better working conditions and increased wages.

The Ministries of Tourism and Labour intervened, which led to the implementation of some measures to address the workers’ concerns.

In a letter addressed to Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. and dated Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the JCTU expressed concern about the ongoing challenges facing workers in the hotel industry.

The letter stated that recent events, including the strikes, have highlighted significant issues regarding the treatment of hotel workers.

JCTU President St. Patrice Ennis, in requesting a meeting with the minister, proposed the creation of a Joint Industrial Council for the tourism industry to better address the issues.

He said such a system is already in place in other sectors.

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The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) is suggesting that a Joint Industrial Council be established for the tourism industry.

The recommendation follows protests by staff at the Royalton Negril and Secrets Resorts over work-related issues, including low wages.

Yesterday, around 100 workers at the Secrets and Breathless Resorts in Montego Bay, St. James protested at the properties, calling for better working conditions.

After a meeting with stakeholders from the hotel, tourism and labour ministries, the resort committed to ensuring staff receive two days off per week, Christmas bonuses and other benefits.

Last month, workers at Royalton Hotel in Negril, Westmoreland, also protested at the property, demanding better working conditions and increased wages.

The Ministries of Tourism and Labour intervened, which led to the implementation of some measures to address the workers’ concerns.

In a letter addressed to Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. and dated Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the JCTU expressed concern about the ongoing challenges facing workers in the hotel industry.

The letter stated that recent events, including the strikes, have highlighted significant issues regarding the treatment of hotel workers.

JCTU President St. Patrice Ennis, in requesting a meeting with the minister, proposed the creation of a Joint Industrial Council for the tourism industry to better address the issues.

He said such a system is already in place in other sectors.

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The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) is suggesting that a Joint Industrial Council be established for the tourism industry.

The recommendation follows protests by staff at the Royalton Negril and Secrets Resorts over work-related issues, including low wages.

Yesterday, around 100 workers at the Secrets and Breathless Resorts in Montego Bay, St. James protested at the properties, calling for better working conditions.

After a meeting with stakeholders from the hotel, tourism and labour ministries, the resort committed to ensuring staff receive two days off per week, Christmas bonuses and other benefits.

Last month, workers at Royalton Hotel in Negril, Westmoreland, also protested at the property, demanding better working conditions and increased wages.

The Ministries of Tourism and Labour intervened, which led to the implementation of some measures to address the workers’ concerns.

In a letter addressed to Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. and dated Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the JCTU expressed concern about the ongoing challenges facing workers in the hotel industry.

The letter stated that recent events, including the strikes, have highlighted significant issues regarding the treatment of hotel workers.

JCTU President St. Patrice Ennis, in requesting a meeting with the minister, proposed the creation of a Joint Industrial Council for the tourism industry to better address the issues.

He said such a system is already in place in other sectors.

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The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) is suggesting that a Joint Industrial Council be established for the tourism industry.

The recommendation follows protests by staff at the Royalton Negril and Secrets Resorts over work-related issues, including low wages.

Yesterday, around 100 workers at the Secrets and Breathless Resorts in Montego Bay, St. James protested at the properties, calling for better working conditions.

After a meeting with stakeholders from the hotel, tourism and labour ministries, the resort committed to ensuring staff receive two days off per week, Christmas bonuses and other benefits.

Last month, workers at Royalton Hotel in Negril, Westmoreland, also protested at the property, demanding better working conditions and increased wages.

The Ministries of Tourism and Labour intervened, which led to the implementation of some measures to address the workers’ concerns.

In a letter addressed to Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. and dated Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the JCTU expressed concern about the ongoing challenges facing workers in the hotel industry.

The letter stated that recent events, including the strikes, have highlighted significant issues regarding the treatment of hotel workers.

JCTU President St. Patrice Ennis, in requesting a meeting with the minister, proposed the creation of a Joint Industrial Council for the tourism industry to better address the issues.

He said such a system is already in place in other sectors.

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The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) is suggesting that a Joint Industrial Council be established for the tourism industry.

The recommendation follows protests by staff at the Royalton Negril and Secrets Resorts over work-related issues, including low wages.

Yesterday, around 100 workers at the Secrets and Breathless Resorts in Montego Bay, St. James protested at the properties, calling for better working conditions.

After a meeting with stakeholders from the hotel, tourism and labour ministries, the resort committed to ensuring staff receive two days off per week, Christmas bonuses and other benefits.

Last month, workers at Royalton Hotel in Negril, Westmoreland, also protested at the property, demanding better working conditions and increased wages.

The Ministries of Tourism and Labour intervened, which led to the implementation of some measures to address the workers’ concerns.

In a letter addressed to Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. and dated Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the JCTU expressed concern about the ongoing challenges facing workers in the hotel industry.

The letter stated that recent events, including the strikes, have highlighted significant issues regarding the treatment of hotel workers.

JCTU President St. Patrice Ennis, in requesting a meeting with the minister, proposed the creation of a Joint Industrial Council for the tourism industry to better address the issues.

He said such a system is already in place in other sectors.

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The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) is suggesting that a Joint Industrial Council be established for the tourism industry.

The recommendation follows protests by staff at the Royalton Negril and Secrets Resorts over work-related issues, including low wages.

Yesterday, around 100 workers at the Secrets and Breathless Resorts in Montego Bay, St. James protested at the properties, calling for better working conditions.

After a meeting with stakeholders from the hotel, tourism and labour ministries, the resort committed to ensuring staff receive two days off per week, Christmas bonuses and other benefits.

Last month, workers at Royalton Hotel in Negril, Westmoreland, also protested at the property, demanding better working conditions and increased wages.

The Ministries of Tourism and Labour intervened, which led to the implementation of some measures to address the workers’ concerns.

In a letter addressed to Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. and dated Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the JCTU expressed concern about the ongoing challenges facing workers in the hotel industry.

The letter stated that recent events, including the strikes, have highlighted significant issues regarding the treatment of hotel workers.

JCTU President St. Patrice Ennis, in requesting a meeting with the minister, proposed the creation of a Joint Industrial Council for the tourism industry to better address the issues.

He said such a system is already in place in other sectors.

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The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) is suggesting that a Joint Industrial Council be established for the tourism industry.

The recommendation follows protests by staff at the Royalton Negril and Secrets Resorts over work-related issues, including low wages.

Yesterday, around 100 workers at the Secrets and Breathless Resorts in Montego Bay, St. James protested at the properties, calling for better working conditions.

After a meeting with stakeholders from the hotel, tourism and labour ministries, the resort committed to ensuring staff receive two days off per week, Christmas bonuses and other benefits.

Last month, workers at Royalton Hotel in Negril, Westmoreland, also protested at the property, demanding better working conditions and increased wages.

The Ministries of Tourism and Labour intervened, which led to the implementation of some measures to address the workers’ concerns.

In a letter addressed to Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. and dated Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the JCTU expressed concern about the ongoing challenges facing workers in the hotel industry.

The letter stated that recent events, including the strikes, have highlighted significant issues regarding the treatment of hotel workers.

JCTU President St. Patrice Ennis, in requesting a meeting with the minister, proposed the creation of a Joint Industrial Council for the tourism industry to better address the issues.

He said such a system is already in place in other sectors.

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The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) is suggesting that a Joint Industrial Council be established for the tourism industry.

The recommendation follows protests by staff at the Royalton Negril and Secrets Resorts over work-related issues, including low wages.

Yesterday, around 100 workers at the Secrets and Breathless Resorts in Montego Bay, St. James protested at the properties, calling for better working conditions.

After a meeting with stakeholders from the hotel, tourism and labour ministries, the resort committed to ensuring staff receive two days off per week, Christmas bonuses and other benefits.

Last month, workers at Royalton Hotel in Negril, Westmoreland, also protested at the property, demanding better working conditions and increased wages.

The Ministries of Tourism and Labour intervened, which led to the implementation of some measures to address the workers’ concerns.

In a letter addressed to Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. and dated Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the JCTU expressed concern about the ongoing challenges facing workers in the hotel industry.

The letter stated that recent events, including the strikes, have highlighted significant issues regarding the treatment of hotel workers.

JCTU President St. Patrice Ennis, in requesting a meeting with the minister, proposed the creation of a Joint Industrial Council for the tourism industry to better address the issues.

He said such a system is already in place in other sectors.

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The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) is suggesting that a Joint Industrial Council be established for the tourism industry.

The recommendation follows protests by staff at the Royalton Negril and Secrets Resorts over work-related issues, including low wages.

Yesterday, around 100 workers at the Secrets and Breathless Resorts in Montego Bay, St. James protested at the properties, calling for better working conditions.

After a meeting with stakeholders from the hotel, tourism and labour ministries, the resort committed to ensuring staff receive two days off per week, Christmas bonuses and other benefits.

Last month, workers at Royalton Hotel in Negril, Westmoreland, also protested at the property, demanding better working conditions and increased wages.

The Ministries of Tourism and Labour intervened, which led to the implementation of some measures to address the workers’ concerns.

In a letter addressed to Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. and dated Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the JCTU expressed concern about the ongoing challenges facing workers in the hotel industry.

The letter stated that recent events, including the strikes, have highlighted significant issues regarding the treatment of hotel workers.

JCTU President St. Patrice Ennis, in requesting a meeting with the minister, proposed the creation of a Joint Industrial Council for the tourism industry to better address the issues.

He said such a system is already in place in other sectors.

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The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) is suggesting that a Joint Industrial Council be established for the tourism industry.

The recommendation follows protests by staff at the Royalton Negril and Secrets Resorts over work-related issues, including low wages.

Yesterday, around 100 workers at the Secrets and Breathless Resorts in Montego Bay, St. James protested at the properties, calling for better working conditions.

After a meeting with stakeholders from the hotel, tourism and labour ministries, the resort committed to ensuring staff receive two days off per week, Christmas bonuses and other benefits.

Last month, workers at Royalton Hotel in Negril, Westmoreland, also protested at the property, demanding better working conditions and increased wages.

The Ministries of Tourism and Labour intervened, which led to the implementation of some measures to address the workers’ concerns.

In a letter addressed to Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. and dated Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the JCTU expressed concern about the ongoing challenges facing workers in the hotel industry.

The letter stated that recent events, including the strikes, have highlighted significant issues regarding the treatment of hotel workers.

JCTU President St. Patrice Ennis, in requesting a meeting with the minister, proposed the creation of a Joint Industrial Council for the tourism industry to better address the issues.

He said such a system is already in place in other sectors.

Read More