MINISTER of Labour Dion Foulkes led a tripartite delegation from the Bahamas to participate in the 106th Session of the International Labour Conference being held in Geneva, Switzerland, June 5-16.
During his three-day visit to Geneva, Senator Foulkes, in addressing the conference, reaffirmed the commitment of the government of the Bahamas to work with social partners to execute the mandate to improve the standard of living and the quality of life for working Bahamians.
He also outlined a number of proposed initiatives to be undertaken by the government, including the establishment of an independent arbitrator to settle disputes; the recognition of workers' rights in heads of agreements signed by the government; and increased dialogue among social partners to promote and implement workers' educational programmes.
The ILC, the highest decision-making body of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), convened under the theme "Building a future with decent work" to reflect the objective of Goal 8 on Decent Work and Economic Growth of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The goal seeks to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth and employment, and decent work for all.
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DDK 6 years, 10 months ago
Here we go! The start of belt tightening, fondue style! Does tripartite mean three people or three groups of people? What a load of b.s.! Can they not communicate via Skype? I am so sure the standard of living and the quality of life for working Bahamians will improve after this little trip!
TalRussell 6 years, 10 months ago
Comrades! I am told the present Red Regime have committed $10 million to cover ministerial and their respective delegations travels, receptions and to pay a down payment to the 10 various auditors and consultants hired on thus far?
This jet-set world hoping red regime are the same politicians who whilst in opposition were quick to criticize the former prime minister, foreign affairs minister and attorney general for spending state funds to jet hop across the world. They kept asking for travel expenses related statements be made public? Will the minister of finance now make travel expense public?
sheeprunner12 6 years, 10 months ago
The only thing I want to hear from Dion Foulkes is that he is going to conduct a HR audit of the civil service with the end goal of reducing the 30,000 mostly redundant staff by at least 20%
Publius 6 years, 10 months ago
He's not the Minister for the Public Service, but public service reviews are long overdue.
Well_mudda_take_sic 6 years, 10 months ago
And to think Minnis and Turnquest have just told us we must borrow an additional $772 million to pay for this kind of unnecessary extravagant spending.....first class air fares, five star hotel rooms and expensive restaurants, etc., while our children in the public education system must go without functioning drinking water fountains in their schools, without toilet paper in their restrooms, without basic books, pencils and other educational supplies. What a crying shame that our new Minister of Labour, Dion Foulkes, should be so anxious to jet set and hob nob without a care in the world that our country must borrow to pay its bills and that so many in our society must do without the most essential basic things in life!!
DDK 6 years, 10 months ago
My thoughts, Mudda!
CatIslandBoy 6 years, 10 months ago
I am still amazed at the petty ignorance that continue to keep the Bahamas in Third World status. If the Bahamas is going to be a recognized player on the international stage, then our leaders will have to participate, and make their presence known at these conferences. It is certainly an honor, and Bahamians ought to be proud that one of their own is giving a major address at such an event.
DDK 6 years, 10 months ago
Oh, please.... What part of 'our country is in financial shambles' don't you understand? Further, running to every global conference or gathering at every possible opportunity is what gives the Bahamas the unnecessary appellation of Third World status.
sheeprunner12 6 years, 10 months ago
Case in point .......... The Bahamian Police Force (with 3000 officers) has more chiefs (20) than the London Police Department (with 30,000 officers) ......... We have a serious HR problem that goes beyond Permanent Secretaries and Public Service ........ A substantive Minister must deal with this issue that is crippling productivity and leadership in our civil service ..... Dion, KPT and Brensil need to put their heads together to address the rot and inefficiency in the civil service and quasi-government corporations
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