WILLEMSTAD - The unions NAPB, STrAF, and SAP will hold a joint general assembly on Wednesday morning at the PWFC building for their members and retirees. The meeting will provide information about discussions with the government regarding the repeal of the law that reduced public sector employees' working conditions by 12.5%.
The law, introduced in 2020 as part of a package of measures to secure financial support from the Dutch government in response to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, has been a topic of concern for public sector workers.
During Monday's meeting of the Central Organized Consultation in Civil Service Affairs (CGOA), a proposal was presented to fully repeal the law by January 1, 2024, including the associated payment arrangements.
Additionally, civil servants would be entitled to salary indexation based on the 2023 inflation figures and a wage increase or a 3% lump sum payment for those reaching their maximum salary in 2025.
This assembly marks a critical moment in negotiations between the unions and the government, with workers eager to see improvements in their conditions after years of austerity.