DPSU criticizes the DLP government for taking sole credit regarding the appointment of non-established officers to permanent positions in public service & not acknowledging the DPSU proposal in that regard

The Dominica Public Service Union (DPSU) has raised concerns over a recent government announcement regarding the appointment of non-established officers to permanent positions. While the union welcomes this development, it emphasizes that the move stemmed from a formal proposal submitted by the DPSU as part of salary negotiations for the 2021–2024 triennium.
 
The union contends that the government's failure to acknowledge the union’s role in initiating the proposal gives the false impression that the decision was made independently.The DPSU has long advocated for the regularization of non-established workers, arguing that many of these roles should have been permanent years ago.
 
Although the government ultimately approved more positions than initially requested by the union, the lack of recognition of the union’s influence in this process is seen as an attempt to diminish its contribution. Additionally, the union notes that it was mutually understood that public statements about ongoing negotiations would be limited to general updates—making this announcement seem premature and selective.
 
The union urges its members to remain united & confident in the DPSU’s leadership as negotiations continue. It reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that all non-established public officers receive permanent status, describing the current system as outdated, discriminatory& rooted in colonial-era practices. A general membership meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, to further address these matters.
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