Dear Editor,
The board of the National Alliance hereby salute all the workers and the unions of this island nation St. Maarten and the rest of the world on their special day, May 1, 2019. The struggle continues as you and your unions work towards improving your benefits and livelihood. Nevertheless, we are still faced with one of the most injustices that any people have to endure; namely, the abuse of the short-term contracts.
It is very unfortunate that after the National Alliance has submitted draft legislation to stem the abuse of the short term labor contracts that these changes to date have not been implemented. The same goes for the draft legislation submitted for the Youth Employment Fund and the execution of the Youth Employment Fund Program.
We will continue to bring changes to our present labor laws in developing a strong labor market that will be beneficial to the entire nation.
We salute you for all your hard work and dedication in making this nation the second best to none especially after the devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. Over and over, you the workers have shown your true worth in giving the best of you to this nation.
Lenny F. Priest
President of the National Alliance
