Labour and the Public Service Minister, Pia Glover-Rolle

NASSAU, The Bahamas -- The Ministry of Labour and the Public Service held a three-day Labour Legislation Reform Symposium, July 29-31, 2024 at  Holy Trinity Activity Centre, Stapledon Gardens.  Minister of Labour and the Public Service the Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle closed the symposium stating the forum was conceived as an opportunity for dialogue, constructive feedback, and problem solving with major stakeholders in the process of crafting a modern public service legislation agenda.  

Minister Glover-Rolle called the workshop a success as topics discussed were "as diverse and vast as the complete revamping and replacement of General Orders, the strengthening of child labour laws, the modernisation of Occupational Safety and Health Standards, the introduction of paternal leave, the development of modern, inclusive laws related to mental health and people living with disabilities, various amendments to the Employment and Industrial Relations Acts, and even the new Contributory Pension Plan, among many other topics."  She said, given the urgent need for change, the symposium was of pivotal importance -- laying the foundation for the future of the Bahamian workforce.

2024 Labour Legislation Symposium - Closing Session - July 31, 2024

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