MLSS Settles Wage Disputes between National Water Commission and Unions
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Monday, July 18, 2023
MLSS Settles Wage Disputes between National Water Commission and Unions
Following the threat of industrial action from the National Water Commission (NWC), the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) has after eight (8) days of negotiations secured an agreement between the entity and the unions representing its workers.
The Honourable Pearnel Charles Jr., signed the agreement this afternoon and stated that, “After a lengthy round of negotiations we can report that we have secured an agreement between the NWC and the five (5) unions representing its workers. The MLSS continues to serve as a platform for constructive dialogue and we thank the parties including the Ministry of Finance and Public Service for engaging in this process that has resulted in an amicable resolution.”
Over two thousand (2000), workers from the NWC were restive and served seventy two hours (72) hours strike notice in respect of concerns with the implementation of the compensation review. The main areas of concern included the conversion methodology and the treatment of travelling officers.
Minister of Labour & Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charels Jr., (C) President, National Water Commission Executive Staff Association, Mrs. Pamela Hall Newland, (1st L), General Secretary, National Workers Union, Mr. Granville Valentine, (1st R), joined by General Secretary, JALGO, Mrs. Helene Davis Whyte, (2nd L), Vice President, Bustamante Industrial Trade Union, Mr. Wesley Nelson, (2nd R), President, Union of Private & Public Employees, (UPPE), Mr. Fitzroy Bryan, (3rd L), President, National Water Commission, Mr. Mark Barnett (3rd R) joins in the signing of the New Compensation agreement for the National Water Commission. The parties are guided by Divisional Director, Industrial Relations & Allied Services, Ms Gillian Corrodus. (Standing)
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