Henry Calls For Paradigm Shift In Disaster Response
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Henry Calls For Paradigm Shift In Disaster Response
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is being called on to use the shared experience and collective wisdom of regional political and labour leaders to develop a paradigm shift for disaster response in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
New Minister of Labour and Social Security, Lester “Mike” Henry says a paradigm shift is necessary because of the health, economical and physical impact created by the Covid19 pandemic. He says emphasis should be placed on Small Island Developing States (SIDS), many of which are in the Caribbean and are suffering greatly.
According to Minister Henry, the pain we feel today must not be lost on the lessons learnt to ensure a better future for all. He says social dialogue among tripartite partners is important to maintain industrial harmony and the fair treatment of every individual, as we gradually ease into maintaining a balance among health and wellness, economic recovery and stability.
He told regional political and labour leaders that we must encourage employers and workers to exercise flexibility, which includes flexi-work hours, “work from home”, rotated staffing and the use of digital platforms.
Minister Henry says, “this is necessary, so that the pain we feel today is not lost on the lessons learnt to ensure a better future for all”.
He was addressing an ILO Virtual Global Summit on Covid19, “The World of Work”, convened in Geneva on July 2.
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