Union urges return to normalcy at NWA pending talks
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The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) has urged employees of the National Works Agency (NWA) to end their industrial action pending discussions with the agency's management and the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service.
On Tuesday, the JCSA had stated that approximately 78 workers had indicated their intention to withdraw their services if urgent action was not taken to resolve longstanding concerns relating to staff restructuring and reclassification.
In a media release Wednesday evening, it said the NWA's management has since reached out to the Association and a meeting has been scheduled for next week Tuesday at 10 a.m.
"In light of this development, the JCSA is asking members to return to work tomorrow, Thursday, May 21, 2026, pending discussions with management and the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service," the association said.
It further requested that members wear black on Tuesday as a sign of solidarity as the JCSA continues to advocate for urgent action and the resolution of the issues affecting workers.
The JCSA says the concerns raised by the employees include salary anomalies, non-alignment of technical officers, non-payment of eligible allowances, issues relating to vacation leave entitlement, and the lack of meaningful engagement by management on the restructuring process.
The workers have also reportedly expressed concerns regarding job security arising from the proposed establishment of the One Road Authority and the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA).
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