Emma Hippolyte

As a community, we have failed.

The amicable resolution of these issues not only benefits the workers involved but also contributes to the continued stability and peaceful industrial relations climate that Saint Lucia enjoys.

These outcomes demonstrate what can be achieved when employers, employees, trade unions and government engage in meaningful dialogue and negotiations in good faith.

With what is happening outside there, it’s going to impact – if it’s not resolved soon – the availability of foods and the availability of services. This can have significant implications for us.