The Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) has announced the suspension of its strike after a directive was received from the National Labour Commission (NLC). The directive followed a meeting with the Public Service Workers Union (PSWU), the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), and the NLC.
The session sought 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 (SPSS) would resume work on Monday. 28th October 2024.
The PSWU emphasised 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.”