Salary Equity: CTSP Voices Outrage Over Business Mauritius’ Opposition

In a recent email sent to its members on Monday, September 23, Business Mauritius urged employers to refrain from implementing salary equity measures. This stance has drawn a strong response from Jane Raghoo, the General Secretary of the Confederation of Private Sector Workers (CTSP), who expressed her deep indignation regarding the organization’s position.

Raghoo criticized Business Mauritius, asserting that their actions undermined the authority of important institutions and violate the rights of workers.

She emphasized that decisions like these directly impact the living conditions of citizens, particularly those in the workforce.

Highlighting the significance of addressing this situation, Raghoo described it as fundamentally unfair.

She called on workers to unite and advocate for their rights, urging them to stand against what she perceives as a detrimental approach to salary equity.

CTSP Threatens Strike Over Salary Adjustment Dispute with Business Mauritius

The Confederation of Public and Private Sector Workers (CTSP) has issued a warning of a potential strike if Business Mauritius (BM) does not reconsider its stance on salary adjustments. This announcement followed a peaceful march organized by the CTSP in Rose-Hill in August 2024.

In a letter sent to the Ministry of Labour on Tuesday, September 24, the CTSP accused the employer’s body of acting in bad faith regarding negotiations.

The confederation welcomed the intervention by Minister Soodesh Callichurn, who provided clarifications on the regulations related to wage relativity that have already been published.

The CTSP’s concerns centered on the ongoing discussions surrounding equitable salary adjustments, which they argue are essential for fair compensation in both public and private sectors.

The confederation is urging BM to engage more constructively in these discussions to avoid escalating the situation into a strike.

Source: Defi Media / Defi Media2