PHILIPSBURG:--- The board of the Windward Islands Teachers' Union is pleased to announce that, following three days of meetings with our members who work for the Charlotte Brookson Academy, we have received a formal letter tonight from the Charlotte Brookson board of directors confirming that the payment of the vacation allowance has been transferred to all employees who are entitled to it. The funds for the Vacation Allowance were released late this afternoon.
Regarding the work permits, the CBA Board indicated that they are now awaiting the forms to pay for the permits owing to a miscommunication between them and the Labor Department. Following completion of this, the impacted members will be contacted to pick up the receipt. Ms. Roxsana Pantophlet, vice president of the W.I.T.U. in a letter to the CBA Board emphasized that the urgency of receiving the labor permits cannot be stressed enough. She further pleaded with the CBA board to use their best efforts to distribute these documents to the members by Thursday, December 15, 2022, by 12:30 p.m.
All meetings over the last three days were chaired by vice President Roxsana Pantophlet, with support from the General Secretary Ms. Glenda Mussen, the immediate past President Mrs. Claire Elshot, the assistant Treasurer Ms. Rosalinda Martina, and the CBA shop stewards.
Unfortunately, due to his attendance at a C.U.T. (Caribbean Union of Teachers) conference in Belize, President Stuart Johnson was unable to attend in person. Nonetheless, he tried to stay informed and, permitting his availability on occasion, helped mediate the situation.
In conclusion, the W.I.T.U. board would like to thank its members for their patience and diligence. Even though they were unhappy, they persisted in their commitment and carefully completed their work-related tasks while they awaited a positive resolution at our office in Madam Estate.
The Board of the Windward Islands Teachers’ Union
