The St. Kitts-Nevis Trades and Labour Union marked its 86th Annual Conference on October 26, 2025, at the St. Kitts Solid Waste Management Corporation Conference Room in Basseterre. The event, themed ‘Social Protection for All Workers: Strengthening Collective Bargaining and Trade Union Rights,’ highlighted the Union’s enduring commitment to advocating for workers’ rights and social protection. Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, in a message read by General Secretary Ms. Precious Mills, praised the Union for its decades-long dedication to justice, dignity, and empowerment for workers. He emphasized the Union’s historic alliance with the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party as a cornerstone of national progress. The conference featured a health and wellness exercise led by Executive Floor Member Ms. Jutambien Kelly, inspired by last year’s presentation by Dr. Sharon Osborne. Notable attendees included His Excellency David Rivero Perez, Cuba’s Resident Ambassador, and His Excellency Edward Ling-Wen Tao, Taiwan’s Resident Ambassador. Representatives from opposition parties, the Peoples Labour Party (PLP) and the People’s Action Movement (PAM), also participated. President Mr. Sydney Bridgewater addressed the pressing global challenges faced by workers, including rising living costs and job insecurity. Guest Speaker Ms. Sybil Welsh, Senior Projects Specialist at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, emphasized the importance of financial planning for institutional growth, urging organizations to adopt strategic planning to ensure sustainable development. The conference concluded with General Secretary Ms. Mills reaffirming the Union’s commitment to championing workers’ rights in St. Kitts and Nevis.
St. Kitts-Nevis Trades and Labour Union holds its Eighty-Sixth Annual Conference
