Employees of the Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) are set to receive a significant 14% cumulative wage increase over six years, following the successful signing of two consecutive collective agreements with the National Workers’ Union (NWU). The agreements, spanning April 2021 to March 2024 and April 2024 to March 2027, each provide a structured 7% pay rise over their respective three-year periods. The phased increases are as follows: 2.0% from April 2021, 2.5% from April 2022, and 2.5% from April 2023 under the first agreement; and 2.0% from April 2024, 2.5% from April 2025, and 2.5% from April 2026 under the second. The signing ceremony, held on October 16, 2025, at the Labour Commissioner’s office, was hailed as a ‘historic achievement’ by SLASPA General Manager Daren Cenac, who commended the professionalism and cooperation of both negotiation teams. The agreements underscore SLASPA’s dedication to employee welfare, offering enhanced training, career development, workplace safety, and healthcare support. Grace Parkinson, SLASPA’s Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer, emphasized the workforce’s central role in the organization’s success, while NWU Secretary General Johann Harewood praised the collaborative spirit of the negotiations. Both parties also acknowledged the support of Labour Commissioner Joseph Joseph. The agreements are expected to boost employee morale and align with SLASPA’s strategic objectives in advancing Saint Lucia’s maritime and aviation sectors.