Labour Minister Shahine Robinson - file photo
A call is being made for Jamaican business operators to take a more aggressive stance to avoid child labour linkages in their supply chain. The call comes from Labour Minister Shahine Robinson, in her message to mark 'WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOUR' which was observed on Sunday.
Minister Robinson said local business operators may not knowingly engage in child labour because the nature of the global economy, and international trade makes it difficult for them to be absolutely sure that their business partners are not engaged in the illegal practice.
Mrs Robinson says ending child labour in supply chains demands that Jamaican businesses become vigilant in their relations. She adds that the National Action Plan on Child Labour provides that Jamaican children remain in school up to age 17 and parents must not abuse their children by engaging them in employment under that age.
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