Unions fire back at Imbert’s proposed 5% wage increase, Label action as disrespectful, callous

While some union leaders are preparing for negotiations, other are firing back at the finance minister's proposed 5 percent wage increase. Leaders of both TTUTA and the Fire Services Association contend, that the minister side-stepped proper practice during budget presentation. The Head of the Public Services Association went a step further, even likening the minister's behaviour to a bully. Meanwhile the increase in minimum wage for public sector employees is being viewed as an election ploy by another union boss. Jesse Ramdeo has the details.