Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
August 17, 2016
Addition of Labour Focus Enhances Department's Support of Workforce
The Provincial Government announced today a restructuring that will see the former Labour Relations Agency, become the Labour Policy and Services Branch under the new Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour.
"I am extremely pleased to have the new Labour Policy and Services Branch join the newly named Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour; the services provided by both entities are a natural link to our overall goal of a stronger, more diverse economy. The department exists to focus on learning, working and supporting individuals and employers in building a strong workforce. Likewise, the services delivered by the Labour Policy and Services Branch focus on working with employers, employees and unions to create positive employment relations, which contributes to a stronger workforce and economic growth."
- The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The new Labour Policy and Services Branch will continue to focus on:
- Ensuring the creation and maintenance of a progressive labour policy and legislative framework;
- The protection of worker and employer rights through the administration of labour standards legislation; and
- The provision of professional workforce dispute resolution services.
"The addition of the new Labour Policy and Services Branch to the Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour will help ensure programs and services for employers and those entering the workforce are better aligned. This will support more comprehensive and focused planning and improved service delivery."
- Minister Byrne
In addition to the services provided by the Labour Policy and Services Branch, the Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour is engaged with postsecondary educational institutions, both public and private, to support the development of programs needed to fulfill the needs of the labour market. For more information, visit: www.aes.gov.nl.ca/postsecondary/.
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Media contact:
| John Tompkins
Director of Communications Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour 709-729-0753, 728-7762 jtompkins@gov.nl.ca |
2016 08 17 3:40 p.m.