AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSkills & Inclusion: Commonwealth forums opened in Antigua and Barbuda with youth employment and skills development on the agenda, alongside discussions on disability inclusion and access to meaningful work. Labor Tensions: Colombia’s largest union called a Nov. 19 national strike against a fiscal bill that would raise taxes on workers and businesses. Workweek Changes: Colombia’s 42-hour workweek is shaping the 2027 minimum-wage debate, while Baja California employers are preparing for Mexico’s shorter workweek. Jobs Outlook: Brazil’s unemployment rate fell to a record 5.2% in the third quarter. AI & Pay Equity: An IDB report highlights wage gaps and precarious conditions in Latin America’s caregiving sector, while Costa Rica has the region’s highest share of jobs exposed to AI.
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