Marinho defends decent work and highlights the Government’s achievements at a meeting of BRICS Labor and Employment ministers in South Africa

Summary:

The Minister of Labor and Employment, Luiz Marinho, participated in the 9th meeting of the BRICS Labor and Employment Ministers in Durban, South Africa, discussing labor rights and promoting decent work. The meeting aimed to promote the five fundamental principles of labor rights: equality, non-discrimination, prevention of forced and child labor, freedom of association and collective bargaining, and safe and healthy working conditions. The Brazilian government views the promotion of labor rights as a key tool for sustainable economic development, improving working conditions, and reducing social inequality. The government has implemented measures such as increasing the minimum wage, promoting equal pay for men and women, and combating precarious work arrangements. The Minister emphasized the importance of social dialogue and partnership to achieve a more equitable and sustainable society, and highlighted the launch of a partnership between Brazil and the United States to promote decent work globally.