UWI meets with disgruntled workers
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The University of the West Indies (UWI) says it has met with unions representing technical and support staff at its Mona campus, as it seeks to ease concerns and advance negotiations following recent protests by staff.
The university’s response follows heated protests on Monday and Wednesday, during which workers gathered on the campus, waving placards in protest of delayed salary increases.
"No money, no work," some chanted on Wednesday.
In a statement on Thursday, the university said its executive management team provided a detailed update on the ongoing salary review process, including progress made and continued engagement with union representatives.
UWI said it reaffirmed its commitment to sustained dialogue, while emphasising respect for the established collective bargaining framework.
“The representatives agreed to share this information with their wider group and to allow the administration reasonable time to complete discussions with the Government of Jamaica and conclude negotiations with all unions,” the university said in its release.
Shonari Williams, marketing and public relations officer at UWI, has confirmed that there have been no further protests since Wednesday.
"The workers have resumed work and we are on standby. We don't know if there will be any more unrest but we don't expect it," said Williams.
- Corey Robinson
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