BITU- Improving the capacity of workers As digitalization continues to shape the world of work, the BITU and all its affiliates are determined to negotiate the impact of this transition collectively. The digital transformation of our economy, which has been accelerated by the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, has brought about profound changes in the world of work. Supported by artificial intelligence, new forms of automation, algorithmic management and data collection are transforming workplaces in every sector. We are witnessing a shift, a revolution, in the way we conduct business and labour. Now, more than ever, it is essential that we as Trade Unions, employers, and the State, expand our collective capacity to address the evolving needs of workers in an increasingly digitalized world of work. Our primary objective is to ensure that this transformation becomes a shared benefit for all. The Bustamante Industrial Trade Union, formed by Sir Alexander Bustamante and built on the backs of stalwarts like the Most Honourable Hugh Lawson Shearer, is maintaining one of our key tenets, that of improving the capacity of workers.

On February 24, 2024, BITU’s President-General Senator Kavan Gayle, CD, laid a floral tribute at the National Heroes Park, to mark the 140th Anniversary of the birth of the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, National Hero of Jamaica. The Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU), formed by Sir William Alexander Bustamante, and built on the backs of stalwarts like the Most Honourable Hugh Lawson Shearer, is maintaining one of our key tenets, that of improving the capacity of workers.

International Women’s Day was recently observed under the theme, ‘Investing in Women and Girls in Leadership to Accelerate Gender Equality, Equity and Socio-economic Empowerment’ we must ensure that women and girls have access to every opportunity to advance and that any remaining barriers are finally broken down be they legal or sociological. The BITU also took the opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge a pioneering woman Lady Bustamante.

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The Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) is a trade union center in Jamaica established by Sir Alexander Bustamante and Mr. Givans. It is affiliated to the global union federation - International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Association.

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Floral Tribute in honour of the Most Honourable Hugh Lawson Shearer, ON, OJ, PC

Our President-General Senator Kavan Gayle, CD, recently paid a Floral Tribute in honour of the Most Honourable Hugh Lawson Shearer,

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