Government Looks to Increase Minimum Wage…Workers Hopeful

 He made the proclamation that Cabinet had mandated Minister of Labour Hon. Dwyer Astaphan to consult with relevant stakeholders with the view to increase the minimum wages so that industrial site workers and others “can better cope with the rising cost of living”.

Prime Minister Douglas addressed the large Labour Day gathering at the Patsy Allers Playing Field following a march through the streets of Basseterre, telling the workers of plans to “provide the young ladies on the Industrial Estate with some form of gratuity payment when they would have ended their working life there after serving for 10, 15 and 20 years”.

Dr. Douglas said that with the change of the national economy to one of services, his governing St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Government continues to put in place mechanisms to protect the ordinary workers.  ~~Adz:Right~~

“That time has now come for those who want to leave the industrial estates after working there for several years and cannot leave without a gratuity,” said Dr. Douglas.

Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, Prime Minister of St.Kitts-Nevis

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Federation’s leader Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas announced Monday, May 5th that his administration was to begin the process of reviewing minimum wage in the twin islands.