WILLEMSTAD - Members of Parliament are urging the government to undertake a long-overdue modernization of Curaçao’s public-sector compensation framework after a motion calling for a full investigation into salaries, benefits, and structural inequalities passed unanimously on 2 December 2025.
MPs stressed that the current pay structure is outdated and no longer reflects the economic realities faced by public workers. The motion outlines that despite sustained increases in inflation over the past several years, no integral revision has taken place. Parliamentarians noted that government employees have faced rising living costs without a comprehensive review of compensation levels.
In addition, the Advisory Council previously warned that government must fulfill its role as a responsible employer by ensuring transparency and fairness in public-sector compensation. This includes evaluating elements such as base salary, vacation pay, and other allowances, which Parliament says require structural reassessment.
With the passage of the motion by 19 votes to zero, Parliament formally tasks the government with initiating an in-depth investigation and reporting back within six months with findings and concrete proposals. The directive aims to establish a modernized, equitable system that responds to economic developments and strengthens public administration.
The unanimous vote signals broad political agreement that reform of Curaçao’s public-sector salary structure can no longer be postponed.