Employees of the Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) will benefit from a 14% cumulative wage increase over a six-year span, following the signing of two consecutive collective agreements with the National Workers’ Union (NWU).
The agreements, covering April 2021 to March 2024 and April 2024 to March 2027, each deliver a structured 7% pay hike over their respective three-year terms, the parties said. The increases are phased as follows:
- 2021–2024 Agreement:
- 2.0% from April 2021
- 2.5% from April 2022
- 2.5% from April 2023
- 2024–2027 Agreement:
- 2.0% from April 2024
- 2.5% from April 2025
- 2.5% from April 2026
The signing ceremony, held on October 16, 2025, at the office of the Labour Commissioner, marked what SLASPA General Manager Daren Cenac described as a “historic achievement” – the simultaneous conclusion of two triennial agreements. He praised both negotiation teams for their professionalism and cooperation.
SLASPA says the agreements reaffirm its commitment to employee development and welfare, including expanded training and career development opportunities, improved workplace safety standards and strengthened health care support.
Grace Parkinson, SLASPA’s Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer and lead negotiator, deemed the agreements as a testament to the organisation’s appreciation for its workforce.
“Our team remains the heart of our operations,” she said, “and these agreements reaffirm our commitment to their well-being, development and success.”
NWU Secretary General Johann Harewood echoed the sentiment, commending the spirit of dialogue and mutual respect that guided the negotiations.
Both parties also extended thanks to Labour Commissioner Joseph Joseph for his support throughout the process.
They said the agreements are expected to boost morale and reinforce SLASPA’s strategic goals as it continues to develop Saint Lucia’s maritime and aviation gateways.
(PR)
