Advance social justice and promote decent work in the Americas.
We work to reduce informality, guarantee equal opportunities and ensure that economic and technological development results in dignified, equitable and sustainable living conditions.
ABOUT OPT
A regional institution for a human-centered future of work.
OPT brings together governments, employers’ organizations and workers’ organizations to promote inclusive, sustainable and evidence-based labor policies.
What is OPT?
The Pan-American Labor Organization is a regional institution dedicated to promoting labor rights, creating decent employment opportunities and strengthening social protection across the Americas.
Its governance model supports policy dialogue and public-policy development through the participation of governments, employers and workers. The digital ecosystem is conceived as a public good that provides universal access to regulations, statistics, research and cooperation opportunities.
Become the leading institution for shaping the future of work across the continent.
We envision technological, demographic and climate transitions that generate shared prosperity and universal, resilient social-protection systems.
PRINCIPLES
How we guide our decisions
Tripartite governance
The most effective labor policies emerge from consensus among governments, employers and workers.
Universal inclusion
We design information and services for everyone, with digital accessibility as a cross-cutting requirement.
Just transitions
We protect people through the shift toward green, digital and productive economies.
Responsible conduct
We promote sustainable supply chains and full respect for human and labor rights.
TRIPARTITE GOVERNANCE
Three voices, one shared agenda.
The institutional architecture balances representation among the actors who shape the world of work.
Governments
Public policy, regulation and social protection.
Employers
Productivity, innovation and responsible enterprise.
Workers
Rights, representation and collective dialogue.