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Member Benefits Include
Collective Representation
Legal Representation
Grievance Resolution
Professional Development
Health and Safety Advocacy
Social and Networking Events
Governmental Advocacy
Job Security and Seniority Advocacy
Information and Resources
Open Door Policy
Workers Representation on a National Scale
Collective Bargaining Representation
The union negotiates collective bargaining agreements on behalf of its members to ensure fair wages, benefits, and working conditions. Shop stewards act as liaisons between the workers and the union leadership.
Legal Representation
Members have access to legal assistance for workplace-related issues, such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, and safety violations.
Grievance Resolution
The SKNT&LU supports members in resolving workplace grievances, advocating for fair treatment and due process.
Professional Development
The union provides opportunities for members to enhance their skills and career prospects through various educational programs.
Health and Safety Advocacy
A key focus is on promoting safer work environments and compliance with health and safety standards.
Social and Networking Events
Members can participate in events that foster community and provide networking opportunities.
Governmental Advocacy
The union lobbies for policies and legislation that protect and advance workers' rights and interests.
Job Security and Seniority Advocacy
Efforts are made to ensure fair practices regarding layoffs, promotions, and other job changes, often prioritizing seniority and performance.
Information and Resources
The union keeps members informed about labor rights, industry developments, and union activities through various communication channels.
Open Door Policy
Members have direct access to union representatives for guidance and support, with non-members also encouraged to engage with the union.
Workers Representation on a National Scale
The SKNT&LU represents workers at the national level on various committees, influencing policies and regulations affecting labor and employment.
In a move towards modernisation, the government’s STEP (Skills Training Empowerment Programme) office in St. Kitts has introduced an online system for the submission of workers’ timesheets by employers for processing weekly payments.
The government’s recent announcement of a gun amnesty program is a step towards this goal. This call, which allows individuals to surrender firearms without fear of prosecution, can be seen as a beacon of hope for those trapped in the cycle of violence. It provides an opportunity for change, a chance for redemption and a path towards a safer St. Kitts and Nevis.
Well-known calypso giant and former three-times crowned Calypso Monarch Dion ‘King Ayatollah’ Stevens passed away on Wednesday 26th August 2020 from natural causes due to an illness.
Two individuals in Nevis have been charged with the attempted murder of Ellison Smith-Bartlette who was left wounded after being attacked recently in the vicinity of the Alexandra Hospital while in the company of a female.
A local boat captain and two illegal immigrants have been jailed and charged in the aftermath of a recent human smuggling interrupted by local authorities while a fourth individual is being sought after by police in this matter.
Nevis’ Premier Mark Brantley continues to air his view that the monetary benefits of the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme of the Federation has seen Nevis being unfairly treated over the years and he is hoping to further address the issue at an upcoming meeting with Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris.
The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has been given the all clear of Tropical Storm Laura as of 6:00am on Saturday 22nd August 2020 but residents in certain areas are still being asked to exercise caution.
Owner of Islander Watersports-a sea taxi business in Nevis- Wincent Perkins says although a recent arson incident has decreased his fleet, such will not stop him from going above and beyond to provide the service that he loves.
The visit of two vessels from the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, namely Vision of the Seas and Rhapsody of the Seas, carrying only crew members, that were expected to dock at Port Zante, St.Kitts on Wednesday 19th August to “Safe Habour” in the Federation has been rescheduled.
Police on Nevis are investigating a shooting incident in which a man was injured while walking in the company of a female in the vicinity of the Alexandra Hospital.
In an effort to ensure that football clubs can resume training sessions in a safe manner amidst the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic, the St.Kitts-Nevis Football Association (SKNFA), has donated equipment and safety supplies to clubs at a collective value of $10,000.
Two vessels from the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, namely Vision of the Seas and Rhapsody of the Seas, carrying only crew members, are expected to dock at Port Zante, St.Kitts on Wednesday 19th August to “Safe Habour” in the Federation.
In a move towards modernisation, the government’s STEP (Skills Training Empowerment Programme) office in St. Kitts has introduced an online system for the submission of workers’ timesheets by employers for processing weekly payments.
The government’s recent announcement of a gun amnesty program is a step towards this goal. This call, which allows individuals to surrender firearms without fear of prosecution, can be seen as a beacon of hope for those trapped in the cycle of violence. It provides an opportunity for change, a chance for redemption and a path towards a safer St. Kitts and Nevis.
“Well, what I can say is that the radio appearance exercise went very well because even this afternoon, as I was meeting with a lot of workers, they felt that what we said yesterday was very impactful and that people really need to join the union in these times."
Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. Terrance Drew, is echoing his call for a transformative shift in addressing crime and violence by treating it as a public health matter as a holistic approach in the fight against crime and violence.
