In a significant development for public sector employees, Public Services Association (PSA) President Felisha Thomas announced on November 21 that the union has received a formal offer of a ten per cent salary increase from Chief Personnel Officer (CPO) Daryl Dindial. The offer comes after a crucial meeting between the PSA and the CPO, marking a pivotal moment in ongoing negotiations.
Thomas, addressing the media post-meeting, expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating, ‘Another promise made, another promise delivered.’ This statement reflects the union’s persistent advocacy for better compensation for its members. Earlier, Thomas had voiced skepticism about the meeting’s agenda, particularly after learning that a presentation on the state of the economy would be part of the discussions.
Prior to the meeting, the PSA had formally communicated its position to the CPO’s office, emphasizing that the union was not at the initial stages of negotiations. Instead, the PSA sought a clear mandate from the Minister of Finance to present a ten per cent salary increase offer. Thomas highlighted the union’s commitment to finalizing negotiations swiftly, aiming to ensure that members receive their increased earnings by Christmas.
‘We have in our hand, delivered by the acting CPO, an offer of ten per cent which the PSA will be responding to by this afternoon,’ Thomas confirmed. She reiterated the union’s primary objective: to conclude negotiations promptly and secure financial benefits for its members. This development underscores the PSA’s proactive approach in advocating for public sector workers’ rights and economic well-being.