PowerGen And OWTU Reach $66.1 Million Wage Settlement

Minister of Public Utilities Barry Padarath has announced a landmark agreement which he says signifies progress in the Government’s efforts to address unresolved industrial relations matters and improve conditions for affected workers.

The Minister made the statement in the House of Representatives on Friday.

“PowerGen and the Oilfields Workers’ Trade Union (OWTU) have reached a historic TT$66.1 million wage settlement, bringing closure to nine and a half years of outstanding wage negotiations. Mr Speaker, nine and a half years. Nine and a half years of unresolved negotiations under the former PNM administration. But today, through meaningful dialogue and decisive action, we have delivered a settlement that puts workers first.”