NASSAU, Bahamas – Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has revealed that the government has finalised its national policy on labour relations, which includes a comprehensive review of the Minimum Wage Act and an increase in the national minimum wage, The Tribune reported on Tuesday, December 7.
Speaking at the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) launch and signing of the Decent Work Country Programme yesterday, Mr Davis said the execution of the memorandum of understanding signifies the government’s commitment to social dialogue and “our steadfast desire to work with our social partners in national development”.
The Prime Minister restated that his administration supports “organised labour” as through this vehicle “we could best achieve what is best for the common good”.
“I’m extremely pleased to advise that my government, pursuant to the National Tripartite Council, has finalised its national policy on national and labour relations,” the Prime Minister said. “This historic policy includes the adoption of The Bahamas Decent Work Country Programme 2021… the adoption of a national child labour policy, a ratification of ILO convention 15.9 regarding vocational, rehabilitation and employment for disabled persons, establishment of a National Productivity Council, enactment of legislation to establish a liveable wage and a comprehensive review of the Minimum Wage Act and an increase in a national minimum wage.” See complete article in The Tribune at http://www.tribune242.com/news/2021/dec/07/braves-new-day-all-workers/
