Towards the XXI IACML: How is a virtual Labor Ministerial like? 

The XXI Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labor is around the corner! It will take place from September 22 -24th, and, for the first time in its history, virtually. Thus, we take the opportunity to share some of the key aspects on how will IACML look this year: 

-The meetings of the consultative bodies that gather works and employers (COSATE and CEATAL) will take place on September 22nd through the ZOOM platform, while the plenary sessions to be undertaken on September 23-24th will take place through KUDO, a more appropriate platform for this type of meetings given interpretation and security features. 
 
-Access will be granted only to accredited delegates. For Member States, this process must be done through the Permanent Mission of their countries to the OAS. The information bulletin with registration form will be sent to all delegations shortly. 
 

-Due to virtual room capacity, Member States, COSATE and CEATAL will only be able to register 8 delegates with the ability to take the floor. It is expected to have the Conference shared through webcast to reach a broader audience. 

-Plenary sessions will have some introductory presentations from Ministers and then open spaces for dialogue. (Please see the details and times of the sessions in the Proposed work Schedule).  

-All information is being permanently updated in the XXI IACML website. 

Further questions can be addressed to trabajo@oas.org

   


 

Candidacies received for IACML authorities 

The Technical Secretariat thanks the Ministries of Labor that have presented their candidacies for IACML leadership positions.  In particular, the Ministry of Labor of Colombia for formally presenting its candidacy to host the XXII IACML in 2024, and chairing Working Group 2 of the XXI Conference; the Ministry of Labor of Panama for submitting its candidacy to serve as Vice-Chair of Working Group 2; and the Government of Trinidad and Tobago for its postulation for Vice-Chair of Working Group 1. All interested Ministries are invited to formally submit their candidacies through their Permanent Missions of their countries to the OAS at their earliest convenience. 
Read more on the privileges and responsibilities of the IACML authorities 

   
 

Condolences for the passing of Mr. Jose Olvera and Mr. Richard Trumka 

The RIAL of the OAS expresses its condolences for the passing of Mr. Jose Olvera, Vice-Chair of the Trade Union Technical Advisory Council (COSATE) and committed spokesman of the workers of the Americas within the OAS General Assembly; and of Mr. Richard Trumka, President of the United States’ AFL-CIO since 2009 and until his passing on August 5th, 2021.