An Arends-Reyes wage call reported by 24ora on October 26 urges Aruba to establish clear steps toward incomes that allow workers to meet basic household needs. AVP parliamentary leader Jennifer Arends-Reyes said purchasing power should remain a political priority.
Dialogue and transition support
She advocated consultation with unions and employers and attention to the capacity of smaller businesses during any transition. Her statement also calls for assessment of how wage increases could affect prices and employment, so that higher pay translates into purchasing power.
Statement does not enact a wage increase
Arends-Reyes said she would continue pursuing the issue in Parliament. The report sets out her current policy position; it does not announce an approved increase, an implementation timetable or a new legal wage rate. Her comments distinguish the statutory minimum wage from the amount a household needs for basic expenses.
Source: Read the original report.
