A bi-weekly look at Labor Administration in the Americas |
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June 2021
NEWSLETTER # 183 |
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Regional meeting on gender, telework and caregiving co-responsibility took place
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The 2nd Hemispheric Dialogue on Gender between Ministries of Labor “Telework and caregiving co-responsibility to achieve a gender-responsive recovery” took place on May 26th, with the participation of 26 Ministries of Labor of the Americas and the Ministry of Labor of Spain. Responses and regulations adopted by governments were shared, as well as reflections and perspectives related to telework and caregiving co-responsibility; two issues that, under a gender focus, must be treated simultaneously. During the discussions, the
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opportunities and risks to gender equality brought about by telework were mentioned, along with some crucial policy elements and conditions that must be met to ensure that telework does not continue to deepen existing gaps between women and men in the labor market but, rather, contributes to achieving joint responsibility for care and promoting gender equality in the region. The Technical Secretariat will shortly send a document with the main conclusions and recommendations
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Draft Plan of Action of the XXI IACML is open for comments in the virtual forum
The draft Plan of Action of Buenos Aires, presented by the delegation of Argentina and to be approved during the XXI Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labor (IACML) was sent to delegations on June 1st. The Ministries of Labor, COSATE and CEATAL have until June 30th to make comments both to this document and the Draft Declaration, both available in the RIAL-OAS virtual forum (click here),
For questions, please do not hesitate to contact trabajo@oas.org.
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Course on Regional Qualifications Framework
The course “Advancing towards a Regional Qualifications Framework”, led by ILO-Cinterfor, in partnership with the OAS and UNESCO, aims at developing the skills of national teams on the concept and feasibility of a RQF and its approach to the concepts, classification and guiding principles. This course is a part of a partnership among the three institutions to promote the coordination between education and employment in the region, in line with the mandates of the Ministries of Education and Labor of the Americas, within the OAS processes of political dialogue. The Course will take place between July 12th and August 23rd. Registration is open until July 2nd, and will close when the 40 available spaces are reached.
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Patricio Donoso takes oath as Minister of Labor of Ecuador
With the incoming government of President Guillermo Lasso, Mr. Patricio Donoso took oath as Minister of Labor of Ecuador. An architect from the Central University of Ecuador, Mr. Donoso has broad experience in the private sector, having been a part of the Direction Board of Construction and real estate companies, and representing Ecuadorian Business Associations. He has also served as Congressman since 2013.
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Daniel Funes de Rioja, Chair of CEATAL, is elected Chairman of UIA
Businessman Daniel Funes de Rioja, Chair of the Business Technical Advisory Committee on Labor Matters (CEATAL), one of the IACML’s consultative bodies, took oath as Chairperson of the Argentinian Industrial Union (UIA), where he served as Legal Director. In addition to the OAS, Mr. Funes de Rioja has represented the employer sector in several forums, mainly within the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Economic Forum. Congratulations!
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ILO presents its "World Economic and Social Outlook" report
The International Labour Organization (ILO) presented its World Economic and Social Outlook: trends 2021 report, which highlights the long road that the world has ahead for employment and economic recovery. The report points out not only that employment recovery won’t be complete until after 2022, but that it is possible that many of the jobs created in this period will be low-quality and low-productivity jobs. To face the challenge, it recommends governments to promote a generalized and inclusive growth, implement integral labor market policies aimed at the most vulnerable populations, and continue promoting social dialogue.
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NEWS FROM THE MINISTRIES
(Includes latest additions to the Portfolio of Responses to COVID-19) |
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Argentina: Extension of REPRO2 program and support to independent workers extended
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Canada: Government launches pilot program aimed at removing barriers to women’s employment
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Chile: Law that creates COVID-19 insurance and employment protection enacted
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Guatemala: Certificates of good labor practices delivered
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Peru: Training on entrepreneurship provided to migrant youth
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Paraguay: Telework Law enacted
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Trinidad and Tobago: Implementation of the Phase II of income support
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ILO: World Economic and social Outlook - Trends 2021
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ECLAC: The social protection of informal workers from the impacts of COVID- 19
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ECLAC: Data and facts about the digital transformation
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