Ottley Rejects One-Size-Fits-All Wage Deals | Trinidad and Tobago News

Debbie-Ann Ottley, the new president of the Banking, Insurance and General Workers Union, is rejecting the automatic adoption of a 10% wage settlement, insisting each negotiation must be customized to the employer’s capacity and, crucially, reflect workers’ true wishes. With back pay losing value over time, she’s pushing for swift, member-driven deals—especially as some settlements reference outdated periods from 2015–2018. While key agreements with institutions like First Citizens and the Central Bank are current, Ottley stresses that digitalization and corporate downsizing pose serious threats to jobs and human service, demanding careful balance. She also prioritizes transparent communication, aiming to empower members with real input so bargaining outcomes truly mirror their needs—not just executive assumptions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/bigwus-new-president-rejects-onesizefitsall-10-per-cent-deal-6.2.2667074.b1596730dc More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d71449bdcc7523f2 Report issues to [email protected].