But while the nurses are taking a stand against the salary cut, their minister is saying that they should reconsider.
Today in Belmopan, we asked Michel Chebat how he felt that his public officers in the health sector - who have been at the front lines since before the start of the pandemic - are now faced with a possible cut to their salary. Those in that sector have risked their health and have worked long shifts for months - but Chebat didn't want to get into it today - as he turned to walk away from the media, he said everybody has worked extra hours.
Hon Michel Chebat, Minister of Health
"We have taken our ten percent salary cut as of January that was a Cabinet decision and that is implemented and so we are doing our part and listen, I think at the end of the day as Belizeans we must all sacrifice something for the greater good. Thank you."
Reporter:
"Sir but your public officers are saying that they are working extra hours."
Hon Michel Chebat, Minister of Health
"We're all working extra hours."
