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Gov't urged to show seriousness by ratifying ILO convention

Veteran trade unionist Danny Roberts has called on the Government to swiftly ratify the International Labour Organization (ILO) convention to end violence and harassment in the workplace, as a further demonstration of Jamaica's commitment to the global anti-sexual harassment campaign.

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