The review of Antigua and Barbuda’s minimum wage has officially begun, with the National Minimum Wage Advisory Committee holding its first meeting on Friday.
Pedro Corbin, representing the Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed chairman, while Janelle Wehner Watts of the Antigua and Barbuda Public Service Association will serve as deputy chair.
As part of its deliberations, the committee will consider whether to establish a sector-specific minimum wage rather than maintaining a single national rate. Its mandate includes ensuring that the minimum wage keeps pace with changes in the cost of living and economic conditions, while promoting fair pay for low-income workers and balancing the interests of employers and the wider economy.
Attorney General and Labour Minister Sir Steadroy Benjamin addressed the committee virtually, urging members to safeguard the most vulnerable while maintaining fairness to all stakeholders.
The 18-member committee includes representatives from government, employers, and trade unions. It is scheduled to meet again next week.
Antigua and Barbuda’s current minimum wage stands at $9.00 per hour, following an increase implemented in January 2023.
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While the minimum wage committee is still in negotiation of a minimum wage Gaston has promises a wage increase at the beginning of the year.
How does that sound, My People.
Interestingly his announcement was in the heat of the vehicle scandal.
It was intended to deflect attention from the corruption that festered under the watchful eyes of “his dear wife”.
If this isnt enough reason for laboRATs to divorce themselves from Gaston lead ALP nothing will change and educate them.
It is testament to the actions of a guilty man.
He went further to promise civil servants some gifts for Christmas and the new year.
That again is a form of bribery to keep the people quiet and not speak about the massive vehicle corruption scheme.
If he wants to be genuine with civil servants he will implement whatever proposals were submitted for the period 2021 to 2023 and 2024 to 2026.
Only a corrupt man attempts to bribe his way out of a scandal.
A genuine man will entertain scrutiny and allow.a system to declare him innocent.
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