The Public Service Union has formally rejected the semi autonomous revenue authority known as SARA.
They put this out yesterday in a Position Paper to the Cabinet of Belize.
IT says quote, "the current process is legally flawed, procedurally unjust, and devoid of empirical justification. The imposed options on officers - resignation, transfer, or re-interview - constitute a fundamental rupture of their constitutional and contractual rights. We call for an immediate suspension of the SARA transition pending comprehensive consultation, constitutional compliance, and evidence-based analysis of BTSD's performance." End quote.
The statement also says that the proposal exposes the BTSD to greater politicization and nepotism.
And it adds that the union is in receipt of quote, "an alarming volume of formal requests from staff seeking immediate transfer out of BTSD, representing approximately 35% of the department's workforce. This unprecedented surge is a direct indictment of the flawed and insecure process imposed upon them." End quote.
In conclusion they urge Cabinet to, quote, "Immediately halt SARA Transition and suspend all actions towards SARA implementation pending resolution of concerns raised."
