KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has signed what is being described as a “landmark memorandum of understanding” with the Jamaica Household Workers Union to support collaboration in training, occupational safety, health awareness and public education.

Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr made the announcement on Tuesday during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives.

Noting that the union celebrates 35 years of advocacy and representation this year, Charles Jr also announced that “Jamaica will establish the first dedicated training institution for domestic workers in the entire Caribbean”.