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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.
Information reaching this media house suggests that in light of the recent deadly shootings in the Newtown community, members of the public have been expressing their views that 'hot spot' police patrol is necessary.
In anticipation of Labour Day, the St. Kitts-Nevis Trades and Labour Union (SKNT&LU), has launched its 'Workers Matter First' online campaign, aimed at amplifying the voices of workers and fostering a culture of advocacy and solidarity.
For health reasons, St.Kitts and Nevis has exited the ‘Caribbean Bubble’ due to concerns over travel entry requirements of member countries not being as strict as the Federation as well as reports of community spread.
Well-known Cultural Preservationist and keeper of the Zack's Historical- Cultural Library and Museum (located at Buckley’s Estate) Winston ‘Zack’ Nisbett is of the view that changes to the Christmas and Sugar Mas season this time around due to the COVID-19 pandemic presents an opportunity to bring back a deeper appreciation and focus on the cultural aspects of St.Kitts-Nevis.
Held under the theme’ Inspiring Trade Union Growth in the New Normal’, workers’ organization, the St.Kitts-Nevis Trades & Labour Union successfully hosted its 81st Annual Conference on Sunday 25th October which saw many workers in attendance.
“The most important thing, however, is for us to identify every case, contain the case, test persons who need to be tested to make sure that the virus doesn’t hitch a ride from one person to the other and then we end up with community spread, and so on the 31st October when we open we encourage you to remain vigilant and we can’t overemphasize that non- pharmaceutical measures we keep repeating here that you need to do...”
A top airport employee has explained that at the Welcome Centre- being built- at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, passengers will be tested using temperature screening devices and only be allowed to proceed further to immigration of the arrival hall area according to the reading.
New principal of the Verchilds High School and CXC (Caribbean Examination Council) registrar Miguel Thomas is not pleased with some instances of the 2020 graded results, according to students’ profiles, concerning his school and is calling for justice on the subject matter.
A welcome centre on the ramp in front of the Arrivals area at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, converting the VIP Lounge into the medical screening area and constructing sneeze guards on the counters have been listed as part of the works, for passenger movement, to be carried out as St.Kitts-Nevis gets ready to reopen its borders come Saturday 31st October 2020 after being closed in March, guided by the advice of health officials.
The 2020 Taiwan scholarship recipients who are expected to depart St.Kitts-Nevis in October have been told by resident Taiwan Ambassador Tom Lee that his country continues to contain the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and not to worry about the virus.
The Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hazel Laws is reporting that two returning nationals to the federation are currently in isolation having been tested positive for COVID-19.
“We had a report just last week, someone made a report on a particular business that when they went to the business someone was at the door hand sanitizing the persons as they enter but when they smelled their hand, they realized it didn’t have any scent; they realized that it was water ...plain water.”
Minister of Education Jonel Powell, in speaking at the opening ceremony to mark the start of the new school year on Monday 7th September 2020, addressed bridging the gap in education and digital technology.
Information reaching this media house suggests that in light of the recent deadly shootings in the Newtown community, members of the public have been expressing their views that 'hot spot' police patrol is necessary.
In anticipation of Labour Day, the St. Kitts-Nevis Trades and Labour Union (SKNT&LU), has launched its 'Workers Matter First' online campaign, aimed at amplifying the voices of workers and fostering a culture of advocacy and solidarity.
In response to the recent surge in violent crime incidents within our Federation, an emergency Cabinet meeting was convened today, April 18, to address the situation. The meeting, chaired by the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Deputy Prime Minister, was held to assess the current state of affairs and to strategise on measures to ensure the safety and security of our citizens.
The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) in St. Kitts is poised to step up recruitment initiatives to get more women involved in technical and vocational fields traditionally dominated by men.
