The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados has signaled to the Government of Barbados.   It is the intention to commence preliminary discussions, with a view of establishing a framework for a new collective Wages and Salaries Agreement for Public Sector employees.

In a letter directed to the Permanent Secretary, Prime Minister’s Office, dated May 4, 2010, CTUSAB acknowledged the standard arrangement where discussions commence at the level of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of the Civil Service; but advanced the position that in as much the first step towards a revision was taken by the office of the Prime Minister on March 01, 2010, a follow up meeting would serve a useful purpose.

In preparation for the upcoming negotiations, discussions at the level if the CTUSAB Executive Board, and that of the affiliates, the focus of attention has been on the options of a wage freeze, moratorium, and/or an increase in wages and salaries.

PRESS RELEASE - JANUARY 13, 2010

The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB), joins with the Nation in agonizing over the devastation, loss of life, grief and suffering experienced by the people of Haiti, as a consequence of the earthquake which rocked the sister Caribbean island.

CTUSAB supports a swift National  coordinated response, and calls on the Government and the people of Barbados to support such an effort, by making available whatever resources that are immediately and urgently required, in addition to financial contributions.

Following on the recent spate of seismic activity that has been experienced across the region, CTUSAB views that there need to be a heightened awareness and focus on emergency and disaster planning.  The Congress suggest that this would go a long way in preparing our people to respond in the event of a national disaster and/or crisis situation.