Grenada’s Ministry of Legal Affairs, Labour and Consumer Affairs has issued an official public announcement confirming that the much-anticipated launch of the 2026–2031 Grenada Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) will not proceed as originally planned. The official ceremony, which was scheduled to coincide with national May Day celebrations on Carriacou on 1 May 2026, has been rescheduled to a future date that will be shared with the public once finalized.
The decision to delay the launch was reached through collective consultations among all core governing stakeholders: the Government of Grenada, the Grenada Trades Union Council (GTUC), the Grenada Employers’ Federation (GEF), and the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The delay stems from unforeseen logistical or operational circumstances that were not accounted for during initial planning. All participating parties have emphasized that their shared commitment to the Decent Work Agenda remains unchanged, and the delay is intended to ensure the official launch properly reflects the programme’s national importance and its foundational tripartite structure that includes government, worker representatives, and employer groups.
As a flagship national policy initiative for the next five years, the DWCP is designed to guide coordinated, cross-sector action across six key priority areas: expanding access to decent and productive employment, strengthening regulatory and institutional governance of the national labour market, expanding accessible social protection for all workers, improving standards for occupational safety and health across all workplaces, scaling up targeted workforce skills development, and reinforcing productive social dialogue between labour and industry stakeholders. The programme itself was already developed through a year-long, inclusive tripartite consultation process, with specialized technical guidance and support provided by the ILO.
While the formal launch and tripartite signing ceremony have been deferred, ministry officials confirmed that all substantive pre-implementation work and preparatory activities for the DWCP will continue on schedule. The initiative remains a top policy priority for the ministry and all its social partner stakeholders. A new official date for the launch and signing will be announced to the public after additional internal consultations between all participating parties.
In closing the announcement, the Ministry of Legal Affairs, Labour and Consumer Affairs reaffirmed its longstanding, collaborative partnership with the GTUC, GEF, and ILO. It also restated its unwavering commitment to advancing fair decent work outcomes and social justice for all workers and employers across Grenada.