It was a powerful show of unity today in Belize City, as the National Trade Union Congress of Belize brought together a coalition of voices not seen in years. At least nine unions packed the room, and seven took the mic, each one laying out
The proposed four percent salary adjustment from the government isn’t sitting well with the unions, and now we know why. President of the Belize National Teachers Union, Nadia Caliz, is raising red flags over the fine print. According to the union, accepting that four percent
At today’s NTUCB press conference, Public Service Union President Dean Flowers came ready, with receipts. Ahead of the event, Flowers did some digging into government spending, and what he found is raising eyebrows. From building rentals to vehicle purchases and even housing and entertainment allowances,
We also heard from Sharon Fraser, President of the Association of Public Service Senior Managers, who laid out a timeline of the Joint Union Negotiation Team’s talks with the government. According to Fraser, the unions have never been rigid about the eight-point-five percent salary cut.
The call for pension justice continues at Belize’s flagship hospital. The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority Workers Union is once again urging the government to establish a pension scheme for its members, over three hundred of whom face retirement without one. We’ve been following this
Former Minister of Education Francis Fonseca says the unions have rejected the latest offer, but there’s still hope for a resolution. With new proposals heading to Cabinet next week, Fonseca is urging a return to the table—and a move away from disruptive actions like airport
Just three weeks ago, Prime Minister John Briceño quietly introduced what could become one of the most controversial pieces of legislation in recent memory, the Thirteenth Amendment Bill. On the surface, it’s about tightening the rules around declaring a state of emergency to tackle crime.
From the union halls to the halls of parliament, the Thirteenth Amendment is stirring up serious debate. This afternoon in Belize City, Opposition heavyweight Tracy Panton stepped up to the mic, leading a press conference to tackle what she called pressing national concerns. But the
Back to today’s press conference where the political heat wasn’t just about policy. We asked Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton to weigh in on a growing controversy: a series of ads aimed at discrediting union leaders. Panton herself has become a target in the
And while the headlines have been dominated by union demands and government responses, we took the conversation a step further, asking Opposition Leader Tracy Panton where she stands on the hot topic of tax hikes. Her response? Not so fast. Panton says before the Briceño
