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2021-11-03T04:00:00-04:00

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2024-03-01T18:17:15-04:00

Media Release- The New Minimum Wage takes effect in the New Year

2024-01-01T01:08:48-04:00

Minimum Wage Increase

2023-12-28T18:52:41-04:00

The National Minimum Wage of Trinidad and Tobago has been increased to $20.50 per hour with effect from January 01, 2024.

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Media Release- Ministry of Labour signs MOU with G4S Secure Solutions (Trinidad) Limited and Amalgamated Security Services Limited to ensure the effective management of HIV and AIDS at their Workplaces

2023-12-12T14:53:52-04:00

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago - Monday 11 December 2023

The Ministry of Labour (MOL), through its HIV Workplace Advocacy Unit (HWAU), signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with G4S Secure Solutions (Trinidad) Limited and the Amalgamated Security Services Limited respectively. This MOU Signing took place on Friday, December 1^st 2023 at the Head Office of the Ministry of Labour at the International Waterfront Centre in Port of Spain. This signing was particularly significant given that it took place on World Aids Day 2023.

As leading security firms in the country, both organisations expressed commitment to the national response to HIV and AIDS and mitigating its impact on the workplace. Ms Adele Pereira, Human Resource Director at G4S Secure Solutions (Trinidad) Limited shared the organisation’s intent to continue collaborations with the HWAU to complete their workplace policy and programme on HIV and AIDS, as well as other advocacy efforts. As the 2023 theme demands “Let Communities Lead”, Ms. Pereira vouched for G4S Community’s active and leading role in effectively managing HIV and AIDS.

Mrs. Pamela Hosein, Chief Executive Officer representing the Amalgamated Security Services Limited, commended the Ministry and by extension the Government in leading the HIV response at the workplace level. Mrs. Hosein noted the importance of key players in advocating for human rights, as the Ministry being a lead player, was poised for successful advancements toward eliminating HIV related stigma and discrimination with the support of organisations like Amalgamated Security Services Limited.

As a sector considered to be male dominated, Permanent Secretary Natalie Willis commended the women representing both organisations. Permanent Secretary Willis reiterated the importance of allowing and supporting Communities to Lead as we push towards the Sustainable Development Goal of Ending AIDS by 2030.

The HIV Workplace Advocacy Unit, in accordance with their mandate, will provide technical support and training to the organisations in the development and implementation of their workplace policy and programmes. Sensitisation sessions, among other advocacy activities, would also be facilitated for staff of the organisations.

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding formalizes the partnership and seeks to ensure the organizations’ ownership and sustainability of the HIV and AIDS workplace policy and programme; establish procedures to manage HIV and AIDS in the workplace; support efforts to prevent HIV transmission, HIV related stigma and discrimination, encourage care, treatment and support, and inform workers about resources in the community.

Caption: Ms. Natalie Willis, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour is joined by from Left to Right: Mrs. Kurlisha Mc Lean-Robert - HIV|AIDS Advocacy Officer, Ministry of Labour; Nicole Bodkin-Clarke - HSE Team Lead, G4S Secure Solutions (Trinidad) Limited; Adele Pereira - Human Resource Director (English Caribbean), G4S Secure Solutions (Trinidad) Limited; Mrs. Pamela Hosein - Chief Executive Officer, Amalgamated Security Services Limited and Murlin Baird - Human Resource Business Partner, G4S Secure Solutions (Trinidad) Limited at the MOU signing between the organisations and the Ministry.

For further information on the National Workplace Policy on HIV and AIDS or the services of the HWAU, contact the HWAU at: 299-0300 Ext. 2011, or 462-5236 or via email at hivadvocacy@gov.tt.

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Media Release- Ministries sign MOU with the Ministry of Labour to share data towards the establishment of a CARICOM Labour Market Information System

2023-12-07T18:18:30-04:00

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago - Thursday 7 December 2023

The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Planning and Development have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Labour committing to sharing data for the establishment of a CARICOM Labour Market Information System. This signing ceremony took place on Friday, 1^st December, 2023 at the Head Office of the Ministry of Labour at the International Waterfront Centre in Port of Spain.

This MOU signals the commitment of the respective Ministries to facilitate effective collaboration and transmission of Labour Market Information (LMI) to the Ministry of Labour to process and upload in the Labour Market Information System. The MOU is also a commitment towards the production of robust and timely LMI for data users in the region, that is, Governments, technical vocational and tertiary learning institutions, businesses, trade unions and civil society organisations. Other organisations to become signatory to this MOU include the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs; the Ministry of National Security and the National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour, Ms. Natalie Willis stated that she was honoured to mark this significant milestone in the development of our nation's labour market. In her remarks, she listed the potential impacts of the collaboration which include the ability of the Regional LMIS to serve as a comprehensive and centralized database, providing accurate and up-to-date information on various aspects of the labour market in CARICOM member states; the pooling of the resources and expertise of multiple data-sharing agencies will ensure that Trinidad and Tobago information which is captured within the Regional LMIS is reliable, comprehensive, and easily accessible and the platform will allow to better facilitate coordination between various stakeholders involved in the labour market, such as training institutions, employers' associations, and trade unions.

In his remarks, Manager, Labour Market Information Unit, Mr. Bruce Spencer, indicated thatthe Regional LMIS platform will not only facilitate labour market analysis but also provide the foundation for monitoring and reporting on employment and labour policies. It will serve as a mechanism to exchange information and coordinate different actors and institutions involved in producing and utilizing labour market information and analysis. Mr. Spencer also expressed his deepest appreciation to all the data-sharing agencies and the Ministry of Labour for their commitment and collaboration in making this platform a reality.

The CARICOM LMIS Project seeks to strengthen the LMIS in each Member State as well as establish an online platform for LMI at the regional level. As such, the regional LMIS would improve the management of the regime for the movement of skilled labour and it would entail systematic collection of labour market data which would provide for evidence-based decision making as it relates to national and regional policies. This would also allow the development of robust policies in areas such as job creation and job security, at the national and regional level.

Caption: Ms. Natalie Willis, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour (centre) is joined by Ms. Marie Hinds, Permanent Secretary (Ag.) Ministry of Planning and Development, Ms Jacqueline Charles, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, and Mr Wilson Henderson, Temporary Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education.

From Left to Right Back: Ms Kevar Williams Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour, Mr Justin Joseph, Labour Market Specialist, Ms Sharlene Jaggarnath, Chief Census and Survey Officer, Ministry of Planning and Development, Mr. Steve Jordan Project Development and Implementation Specialist, Ministry of Planning and Development, Mr Bruce Spencer, Head Labour Market Information Unit and Mr. Makesi Salandy Research Assistant (OJT)

For further information on the Labour Market Information System, contact the Labour Market Information Unit at625 8478 Ext. 1202 or 1529 or via email at bruces2@gov.tt orjustinj@gov.tt.

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Media Release- Minister of Labour appoints Members of the Standing National Labour Market Council

2023-12-07T18:18:30-04:00

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago - Monday 22 April 2023

The Minister of Labour, the Honourable Stephen Mc Clashie has appointed members to Standing National Labour Market Council. This Ceremony took place on Friday 19th April 2024 at the Ministry of Labour’s Head Office at the International Waterfront Centre in Port of Spain.

In his address, the Minister of Labour welcomed new and returning members and proudly highlighted the key achievements of the outgoing Council while expressing his sincere thanks for their notable contributions.

These achievements include but are not limited to:

the development of the Labour Market Database of key labour market variables;
the production of a Labour Market Analysis Report which included the Working Age Population, Labour Force Participation Rates, Employment and Unemployment / Unemployment Rates
the development of new methodologies to revamp the Projections Model which is expected to calculate projections for variables such as Labour Force Participation Rate and Employment;
Preparatory Work for the engagement of a Consultant to conduct primary research on vacancies in the Private and State Enterprises for the Private Sector Job Vacancy Survey.

In his address to the Council Members, Minister Mc Clashie reiterated that their work was critical as it constitutes the generation of information that will benefit employees, employers and the country at large through Policy development, identification of gaps and strategies on how to fill those gaps. The Minister also assured the new Council that the Ministry’s team and resources remain available to them to assist in realising their mandate.

This newly appointedCouncil is expected to build on the workplan initiated during the 2019-2022 term of the previous Council, towards advancing the development goals of a Labour Market Information System. The Council’s primary function from since its inception is to plan and oversee improvements in the Labour Market Information System and Labour Exchanges in Trinidad and Tobago. As such, their work is instrumental for the creation and sustainability of a labour market information system that will inform the current and future needs towards building manpower across all sectors of the economy.

The Council is made up of eight members as follows:

Ms Candace Young; Chair of the Council, Mr. Bruce Spencer; Deputy Chair of the Council, and members include Ms. Charmaine Manzano-Antoine, Mr. Christian Mora, Mr Ronald Ramlogan, Ms. Letitia Cox, Dr. Deborah McFee and Mr. Elon Mayo.

Caption: The Honourable Stephen Mc Clashie, Minister of Labour (centre), flanked by Ms. Natalie Willis (Permanent Secretary) to his left, Chair of the National Standing Labour Market Council, Ms. Candace Young on his right and other members of the newly appointed Council.

Caption: Ms. Candace Young, Temp. Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour is pictured here receiving her instrument of appointment from the Honourable Stephen Mc Clashie, Minister of Labour.

Caption: Mr. Bruce Spencer, Deputy Chair of the Council receives his instrument of appointment from the Hon. Stephen Mc Clashie, Minister of Labour.

For further information please visit the Ministry’s website at www.labour.gov.tt. Or contact the Corporate Communications Unit: Tel: 625-8478 Ext. 1203,1509,1208 or email: labour-communications@gov.tt.

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Message from the Minister of Labour on the occasion of World Aids Day 1st December 2023

2023-11-30T19:41:13-04:00

For further information please contact the Corporate Communications Unit: Tel: 625-8478 Ext. 1203, 1509, 1208 or email: labour-communications@gov.tt.

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Media Release- Minister of Labour appoints Members to the Industrial Relations Advisory Committee

2023-11-29T15:30:17-04:00

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago- Tuesday 28 November 2023

Minister of Labour, the Honourable Stephen Mc Clashie has appointed 13 members to the Industrial Relations Advisory Committee. This appointment ceremony was held on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the Ministry of Labour’s Head Office, Tower C, International Waterfront Centre, Port of Spain.

Dr. Hyacinth Guy returns as the Chairperson for the Industrial Relations Advisory Committee and other members include Ms. Sabina Gomez, Ms. Sanika Tyson and Mr. Elon Mayo representing Government; Mr. Keston Nancoo, Ms. Dianne Joseph and Ms. Lynetth Bhairosingh representing Employers; Mr. Clifton Simpson and Mr. Clyde Elder representing Workers; Dr. Paul Balwant and Mrs. Coreen Copland-Campbell representing Academia; Mr. Emerson Martin and Ms. Carol David Kendell representing Industrial Relations/Human Resource Professionals and Ms. Servaus Samuel serving as the Technical Secretary.

In his remarks, Minister of Labour, the Honourable Stephen Mc Clashie, expressed his gratitude to Dr. Hyacinth Guy for recommitting to take up the mantle to steer the efforts of the Advisory Committee for the next two years. Minister Mc Clashie also indicated that the Team chosen, has vast knowledge and expertise as it relates to industrial relations in Trinidad and Tobago and stressed upon the critical role which the Advisory Committee plays. This allows for the continuous review of the Industrial Relations Act (IRA) in keeping with the advancement and changes in the industrial relations climate, both regionally and globally, and allows for the adaption of our industrial relations policies and practices. Minister Mc Clashie also commended the outgoing Committee for the solid foundation built on the following undertakings which they would have been instrumental in formulating:

A Policy Position Paper on amendments to the Maternity Protection Act, Chapter 45:57
Recommendations on proposed amendments to the Minimum Wages Act, Chapter 88:04

Ongoing work include:

“Ways to enhance Social Dialogue and Tripartism in our current and emerging context”
“Industrial Relations issues in the Fourth Industrial Revolution”
“Lessons for Industrial Relations Practice from the Covid-19 Pandemic”

Dr. Guy in her brief remarks stated that she was pleased to return as the Chair and commended the Committee for the work achieved and her intentions for the upcoming term. She stated that the Tripartite Advisory Committee has as its remit to keep the Industrial Relations Act, Chapter 88:01 under review with a view to ensuring its development and reform, including in particular, the modification of any of the provisions thereof and the elimination of anomalies, and for that purpose to prepare and submit to the Minister, from time to time, specific proposals for changes therein.

This Committee is expected to serve from 2023-2025.

Minister of Labour, the Honourable Stephen Mc Clashie presenting letter of appointment to newly installed Chairperson of the Industrial Relations Advisory Committee, Dr. Hyacinth Guy

The Honourable Stephen Mc Clashie, Minister of Labour (centre), flanked by Ms. Natalie Willis (Permanent Secretary) to his left, Dr. Hyacinth Guy (Chairperson of IRAC) to his right and is joined by other members of the Industrial Relations Advisory Committee. From L-R: Servaus Samuel (Technical Secretary), Coreen Copland-Campbell, Mr. Clifton Sampson, Mr. Keston Nancoo, Mr. Emerson Martin, Ms. Diane Joseph, Mr. Elon Mayo, Ms. Sabina Gomez, Ms. Lynetth Bhairosingh and Ms. Sanika Tyson.

Missing: Mr. Clyde Elder, Dr. Paul Balwant, Ms. Carol David-Kendell

For further information please contact the Corporate Communications Unit: Tel: 625-8478 Ext. 1203,1509,1208 or email: labour-communications@gov.tt.

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Media Release- Minister of Labour appoints Members to the Minimum Wages Board

2023-11-28T20:32:19-04:00

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago - Tuesday 28 November 2023

The Minister of Labour, the Honourable Stephen Mc Clashie has appointed the new Minimum Wages Board. This ceremony took place on November 27, 2023 at Ministry of Labour’s Head Office at the International Waterfront Centre in Port of Spain.

The New members include Chairperson Ms. Judith Sobion, Mr. Bryan Rooplal, Mr. Ozzi Warwick, Ms. Knafesa George-Paul, Ms. Sanika Tyson, Ms. Juliana Henry-King, Mr. Douglas Williams and Technical Secretary Mr. Cadell Pierre.

At the Appointment ceremony, the Minister of Labour welcomed new and returning members, and underscored that the last Minimum Wage Board has robustly fulfilled its function, for example with the recommendations which have been instrumental in the timely proclamation of a new Minimum Wages Order, where the Minimum Wage will be raised from $17.50 to $20.50 per hour from January 2024. The Minister reiterated “this 17% increase is most welcomed, and seeks to be fair and balanced, given the variety of considerations, financial and otherwise that had to be taken into account. This increase would impact an estimated 190,000 workers and their families, thereby affording them a better standard of living.”

During the previous Board’s tenure, the following eight (8) items were also among their undertakings:

(1) the Review of the 2019 Minimum Wages Order;

(2) the Domestic Workers Order;

(3) the Impact of COVID-19 on Minimum Wage Earners;

(4) the Wages Regulation/Agricultural Undertakings Order, 1964;

(5) the Catering Industry Order;

(6) the concept of a Living Wage and its applicability in Trinidad and Tobago;

(7) Security Industry Employees Order of 1995; and

(8) Administrative Reports for fiscal 2021 and 2022.

The Board has provided comments and inputs into the Ministry of Labour’s own paper-based Stakeholder Consultation on the Minimum Wages Act, Chapter 88:04, carried out from September 20, 2021 to October 30, 2021. These comments were well received and are being incorporated into the ongoing revision of the Minimum Wages Act.

The new National Minimum Wage will take effect from January 2024.

The Honourable Stephen Mc Clashie, Minister of Labour (centre), flanked by Ms. Natalie Willis (Permanent Secretary) to his left, and joined by other members of the Minimum Wages Board: From L-R: Ms. Sanika Tyson, Ms. Juliana Henry-King, Mr. Oswald Warwick. Back Row: L-R: Mr. Cadelle Pierre, Mr. Douglas Williams and Ms. Knafesa George-Paul.

Missing: Chairperson, Ms. Judith Sobion and board member Mr. Bryan Rooplal (due to prior commitments)

For further information please contact the Corporate Communications Unit: Tel: 625-8478 Ext. 1203,1509,1208 or email: labour-communications@gov.tt.

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