Public Utilities Minister Assures WASA Workers Their Jobs Are Safe

Minister of Public Utilities Barry Padarath has committed to keeping employees of the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) in their jobs.

During Day Two of the Standing Finance Committee, the Minister, responding to questions from the Opposition, explained that the Authority employs different categories of workers, with short-term employees operating under terms and conditions that differ from those of established staff.

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He explained that it is customary for short-term contract workers to be engaged for three months or six months, as needed by the Authority.