Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1996, published 85th ILC session (1997)

Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100) - Barbados (Ratification: 1974)

Further to its previous observations concerning differentials in the wages paid to men and women in the sugar industry, the Committee notes the Government's indication that it will provide detailed information on the results of the job evaluation exercise, which was due to be completed in the sugar industry early in 1996. The Committee also notes from the Government's report that the Bureau of Women's Affairs has embarked upon a renewed programme for addressing gender-related issues, including revising the National Policy Statement on Women. The Committee requests the Government to furnish detailed information in its next report on any initiatives taken in that context that assist in promoting the application of the Convention.