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Contact: Rose Marie Harris

Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - Government’s proposal to introduce a temporary freeze on pay increments for public servants among measures to cushion the impact of a worsening global economic downturn on the Saint Lucian economy, was discussed when Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Hon. Dr. Kenny D. Anthony, met with representatives of public service unions this week.

Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, Earl Bousquet, said Dr. Anthony stressed the importance of building partnership and fostering cooperation across all sectors in the national interest to confront the challenges of the time. He specifically referred to the relationship between Government and trade unions, trade unions and other employers, and Government and the social partners including the private sector.

The meeting, part of a regular dialogue which the Prime Minister has with the social partners, also examined a proposal for the unions to  work with government to identify and eliminate wastage in the public service.  Future meetings are to take place to ensure that modalities are put in place for addressing the issue  which is aimed at reducing costs and producing savings for government.

Government and the unions are preparing for the start of negotiations on a new collective agreement. Dr. Anthony took the opportunity to assure the unions on behalf of government that arrangements are being put in place to commence the negotiations.

 

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