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BRICS Ministers Convene: 10th Meeting to Adopt Declaration on Labour Cooperation
The 10th Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Labour and Employment is set to take place in Sochi, Russia, on 9-10 September 2024. This significant gathering marks a decade of cooperation among the world’s five major emerging economies, focusing on key areas of labour relations and social security.
BRICS Ministers will tackle crucial topics like platform employment and technology’s impact on labour relations. Concurrently, the labour officials will explore methods to bolster social security systems. Subsequently, they’ll investigate novel strategies for enhancing workplace culture and minimizing industrial accidents. Furthermore, the delegates will brainstorm frameworks for implementing continuous education initiatives. In essence, this gathering aims to address the evolving needs of modern workforces. These deliberations seek to foster resilient and adaptable labour markets in member countries.
A Legacy of Effective Dialogue
Russian Minister of Labour and Social Protection, Anton Kotyakov, emphasized the significance of the BRICS ministers’ meeting, stating, “We are now preparing for the tenth meeting, and the first in an expanded format. BRICS countries have established an effective dialogue on social security issues. We utilize each other’s experience and developments to improve the quality of social security for the citizens of our countries.”
Sharing Best Practices and Social Insurance Developments
BRICS Ministers will convene to exchange strategies for predicting workforce demands and enhancing labour relations. Concurrently, the delegates will showcase advancements in social insurance systems. They’ll analyze the outcomes of implementing a standardized insurance premium tariff. Meanwhile, over 40 representatives from the BRICS Trade Union Forum will observe the proceedings. Correspondingly, these labor officials will engage in robust discussions on pressing employment issues. In essence, this gathering fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing among member nations. Ultimately, the conclave aims to strengthen workforce policies and social protection measures across BRICS countries.
Russian Labour Safety Week: A Highlight of the Event
BRICS Ministers will participate in Russian Labour Safety Week, the country’s premier industry event. Concurrently, this gathering offers a rare chance for labour relations discourse among policymakers and specialists. Henceforth, the labor officials will delve into occupational health and workplace safety issues. Correspondingly, these discussions will foster knowledge exchange and best practice sharing. In the interim, attendees can explore innovative approaches to safeguarding workers’ well-being. Ultimately, this convergence of minds will catalyze improvements in labor standards across BRICS nations.
The Future of Labour Cooperation
The 10th Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Labour and Employment marks a significant milestone in the history of labour cooperation among the BRICS nations. By adopting a declaration on labour cooperation, social security, and related issues, the meeting will pave the way for a more robust and effective collaboration in the years to come.