Steven MacAndrew

Steven MacAndrew is the Minister of Labour, Employment and Youth Affairs in Suriname. He has been vocal about the importance of safe and healthy working environments, especially in light of the International Labour Organization's (ILO) recent elevation of two key conventions to fundamental standards for member states. MacAndrew is currently pushing for the modernization of national labor laws to align with these ILO standards, emphasizing the need for urgent action on the new Occupational Health and Safety Act, which is pending in the National Assembly. He advocates for the integration of digital transformation in workplaces while ensuring that employee safety and rights remain paramount.