Willemstad, June 2, 2023 - On Thursday, June 1, 2023, the parties in the Central Organized Civil Service Consultation (CGOA) of Curaçao signed two important covenants related to the legal status of civil servants. This milestone marks significant progress in safeguarding the interests of government employees.
The first covenant has to do with the formal establishment of the retroactive travel decision of Coast Guard personnel. This step will help ensure clear and transparent regulation of travel-related matters for Coast Guard personnel. It will give them the needed clarity and certainty in their operations, thereby strengthening their work environment.
The second covenant ratifies the agreement between the government and the five government unions united in the Central Committee of Trade Unions (CCvV) regarding payment of full vacation pay to government personnel on June 16, 2023. The parties consider this a well-deserved reward for the commitment and dedication of public service employees after they had to surrender a large portion of their vacation pay partly due to the COVID-19 crisis.
At the signing ceremony, the Minister of Administration, Planning and Services (BPD) the Honorable Mr. Ornelio (Kid) Martina and the presidents of the organizations represented in the CCvV expressed satisfaction with the compromise reached between the two parties. It was recognized that this outcome is the result of constructive cooperation and mutual understanding, with the ultimate goal of strengthening the legal status of civil servants and improving working conditions within the government.
