The Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) has announced the suspension of its strike action following an immediate directive from the National Labour Commission (NLC).
This directive, issued after a meeting involving the PSWU, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), and the NLC, aimed to mediate a resolution to the ongoing labour dispute.
In a statement released on Friday, October 25, 2024, the PSWU confirmed that its members on the Single Spine Salary Structure would resume work on Monday. The PSWU emphasized that suspending the strike is part of efforts to seek a mutually beneficial resolution to the outstanding issues with the government.
The union expressed hope that the parties involved will continue negotiations to address the concerns that led to the industrial action.
“We wish to inform you that per the directives of the National Labour Commission (attached), the structure of the union met and have agreed to suspend the industrial action to allow for the negotiations to be done 18 within the stipulated time given by the NLC.
“In view of the above, we direct all our members subsisting on the Single Spine to report to work on Monday, 28th October. 2024.”
It warned that if the negotiations fail to yield results, it will take appropriate action.