1. 1 Professional Status & Intellectual Property Rights of Musicians Jamaica: 21 – 23 January 2008 Decent Work the Informal Economy Samuel J. Goolsarran Labour-Management Consultant and Resource Person & Facilitator SJG and Associates Email: sjgoolsarran@gmail.comsjgoolsarran@gmail.com

2. 2 Session Outline The ILO and its Mission The Concept and Goal of Decent Work Fundamental Human Rights &Development Social Dialogue in the Caribbean CARICOM and Social Dialogue Government – Key Facilitator of Dialogue Challenge for Musicians to Organize

3. 3 The International Labour Organization (ILO) Most influential and universally recognized Setting international standards Specialized agency within the UN System Pursuit of social justice and Decent Work Protect Fundamental Rights & Principles Declaration of Philadelphia – contains major guiding principles Yardsticks to measures respect for human rights

4. 4 Concept & Goal of Decent Work In line with ILO Four Strategic Objectives Fundamental Principles and Rights Decent Employment and Adequate Income Adequate Social Security Protection Consultation and Social Dialogue Can be Achieved without Compromising workers’ rights and Social Standards

5. 5 Fundamental Human Rights and Development National consensus on social policy based on international standards for all Fundamental principles and rights applicable to all without distinction ILO Declaration on fundamental principles and rights at work 1998 widely acclaimed Provides for a social minimum at the global level Renewed commitment to core labour standards by other international bodies

6. 6 Social Dialogue in the Caribbean Fosters mutual understanding and good relations; and finding agreed solutions to problems Promotion of social justice in the state community Strong partners required for effective dialogue National will and full commitment by all parties essential for meaningful dialogue Legislative support for consultative / dialogue bodies

7. 7 CARICOM and Social Dialogue Support from CARICOM Instruments: - The Treaty of Chaguaramas Establishing CARICOM Charter of Civil Society for the Caribbean Community Declaration of Labour and Industrial Relations Principles

8. 8 Potential of Social Dialogue Improve the Social System Promote social and political stability Stronger democracy and good governance Stronger economic growth and development Creating a more just society

9. 9 Agreements from Social Dialogue Partnership Agreements in Ireland and Barbados Provide for solid policy foundation for growth and development Essential factors:- information sharing, mutual trust, political will, leadership, national vision, and commitment by all parties Transformation to a buoyant economy

10. 10 Jamaica’s Initiatives towards Social Partnership Memoranda of Agreements for certain sectors – bauxite, banana, water, shipping, public services Memorandum of Understanding for the Public Sector Good experience and tradition in Jamaica

11. 11 Government as Key Facilitator Clothed with Legislative Powers Machinery to Enforce the Rules Resources to engage the stake holders Can provide adequate Secretariat Services Ability to create and foster an enabling environment

12. 12 Challenge for Musicians To organize into a strong union for representational purposes; under banner of the national trade union body Engage in Decent work dialogue to promote and protect rights and interests Negotiate an Accord/Protocol concerning decent work for musicians