THE Public Services Association (PSA) says it has rejected a proposal from the Chief Personnel Officer (CPO) for the payment of outstanding arrears to public officers and retirees and will submit a new proposal today for 60% cash and 40% deferred cash.

In a bulletin issued to members dated May 23, PSA president Felisha Thomas said the union recently met with the CPO as negotiations continue for outstanding periods covering January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016 and January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019 for the Civil Service, Statutory Authorities and the Tobago House of Assembly.

The PSA said it had secured a 10% salary increase for public officers in December 2025, along with the consolidation of the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), adjustments and arrears for retirees.