 |
[Feedback] |
|
PM Anthony Meets Public Sector Unions
|
PM Anthony Meets Public Sector Unions
|
|
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. |
|
© 2001 Government Information Service. All rights reserved. Read our privacy guidelines. |
