Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, Mr. Benson Emile has agreed to have an urgent meeting with the National Workers Union (NWU) on Friday November 5, 2021 at 10:00 am.

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In a letter dated October 20, 2021, the National Workers Union (NWU) has requested an urgent meeting with Minister of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, Hon. Moses Jn. Baptiste.

This request comes on the heels of a general meeting held with Community Health Aides at UNITY HOUSE, home of the National Workers Union in Sans Souci, Castries. Many unpleasant situations were highlighted including:

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Management of Secure St. Lucia Ltd and officials from the National Workers Union (NWU) will meet tomorrow Thursday October 14, 2021 at 9 am at UNITY HOUSE in Sans Soucis, the NWU’s Headquarters.

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Labour Commissioner Ms. Cornelia Jn. Baptiste commenced conciliatory discussions today Monday October 11, 2021 between Secure St. Lucia Ltd and the National Workers Union (NWU). The proceedings pertained to the four (4) employees suddenly made redundant last week by Secure St. Lucia Ltd.

• After listening to presentations made by the Company and the Union, the Labour Commissioner made it abundantly clear that
  Secure St. Lucia Ltd. has breached sections 145 (3) a and b
  of the Labour Act 2006, and
• the decision taken by Secure St. Lucia Ltd. should be rescinded.

Labour Commissioner Jn. Baptiste further requested that all relevant documents should be submitted by the Company and the Union and that upon review of these, a recommendation will be made and the parties notified.

Labour Commissioner Ms. Cornelia Jn. Baptiste has informed the National Workers Union (NWU) that in keeping with the Union’s request for conciliatory intervention in the matter between Secure St. Lucia and the National Workers Union, every effort is being made by the Department of Labour to convene that meeting early next week.

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