Prime Minister Andrew Holness, has saluted Jamaican workers for their role in the socio-economic development of the country.
In his statement, read by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Audley Shaw, the prime minister noted that undoubtedly, the impact of the global pandemic has been devastating and has impacted the country’s productivity.
Mr. Holness said that both the public and private sectors have had to adjust operations to observe COVID-19 protocols and measures under the Disaster Risk Management Act, which include: working from home, working virtually and working under more flexible and more accommodating arrangements.
Mr. Holness said the annual observation of Workers’ Week signifies the importance of highlighting the historic contributions of the labour movement and workers’ rights to national development.
