BLLAHWU To Sue Gov't For 'Breach' Of Agreement
Monday, June 15, 2020
According to a letter of intension to sue issued recently through their attorneys, demand has been made to the Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) to increase salaries of its members by 10% for scales A and B and six percent for scales C and D. The union also wants DPSM to pay salary increment arrears from April 1, 2020 as well as interest at 10% from date of mora.
This is after government deferred salary increments for 2020-2021 financial year and appealed to the unions to accept such a position due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...