One important category of persons who use the CSME for the purposes of engagement in gainful economic activity is skilled workers who work for a company or another person for a wage or salary or, who choose to work for themselves.

The term Free Movement of Skills / Labour is used to describe this category.

Free movement of skills / labour includes the right of a CARICOM National under Article 46 of the Revised Treaty; the Caribbean Community Skilled National's Act and the Immigration Laws of CARICOM Member States, without the need to obtain a work permit in the Member State in which he/she desires to work.