Unions Demand 8.5%, Min. of State Finance Says 4% Is The Best They Can Do This Year
Unions are demanding an 8.5% salary increase while the Minister of State for Finance offers a maximum of 4% due to financial constraints.
Unions are demanding an 8.5% salary increase while the Minister of State for Finance offers a maximum of 4% due to financial constraints.
The joint unions criticize Christopher Coye for linking pension reform to salary negotiations, claiming it reflects bad faith in the discussions.
The government proposes pension reform linked to wage increases, causing unions to express concerns over the timing and conditions of the changes.
The meeting between the joint unions and the government's negotiating team was postponed and is now expected to take place next week.
Chris Coye discusses the cancellation of unlawfully awarded security contracts by the Belize Airports Authority and the need for a public procurement law.
Christopher Coye claims he had little knowledge of contract payments flagged for insufficient funds involving his colleague Osmond Martinez.
Gerald Henry and Doreth Obermayer claim victimization at the Office of the Auditor General for refusing to sign an international Code of Ethics.
Mayor Bernard Wagner defends the cost of a city hall painting contract, stating it is part of regular maintenance for a valuable city asset.
Jules Vasquez's Freedom of Information request to the Belize Airports Authority for meeting minutes was rejected, raising concerns about transparency and legal compliance.
The BAA denied 7News' Freedom Of Information request regarding contracts while stating they are seeking legal advice on the matter.
The UDP faced internal conflict during a National Party Council meeting, leading to protests and a failed attempt to unite the party.
The Auditor General questions the Ministry of Economic Transformation's authority to destroy documents, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
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