GUYANA’S Minister of Labour, Dr. Nanda K. Gopaul participated in the XVIII Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labour of the Organisation of American States (OAS) in Medellin Colombia early last week. 

The Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labour is the premier hemispheric forum for the discussion of labour matters at the ministerial level.
Celebrating 50 years of inter-American dialogue on labour and employment, the conference provided opportunities for reflection on advances achieved, as well as future challenges. Among the relevant issues addressed were the articulation of economic and labour policies for the promotion of decent work and social inclusion, employment as a keystone of equality and development, the protection of workers’ rights, and social dialogue, all of which permeate the Declaration and Plan of Action that was adopted during the November 11-12 meeting in Medellin.
This conference was preceded by two preparatory meetings, the last of which was held in Washington in September to negotiate the Draft Declaration and Draft Plan of Action.