Former PSA leaders criticize arrears negotiations, warn of cash shortfall
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December 7, 2025
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Two former presidents of the Public Services Association (PSA) are openly criticizing the Government’s arrears negotiation process, arguing that Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has not been fully transparent with the public.
Jennifer Baptiste-Primus and Watson Duke, speaking separately to Guardian Media, expressed concern that PSA president Felisha Thomas may not be in the strongest position to defend workers’ interests, warning that public officers are being steered toward a settlement heavily weighted in non-cash components.
Baptiste-Primus directly challenged the Prime Minister’s claim that the Chief Personnel Officer (CPO) operates independently.
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