Major Stories

UCASE: The Pricing on Goods & Services Is a Suitable Option

One trade unionist says the pricing on goods and services is the best solution to ease the pressure on Jamaicans struggling to make ends meet, as the cost of living is on the rise. He notes that unions themselves have a significant role to play in containing further inflation.

Union of Clerical Administrative and Supervisory Employees’ (UCASE) General Secretary has admitted that there is a seeming disconnect between the economic performance of several Jamaican enterprises and the difficulties being experienced by the average consumer. Though levy did not seek to question statin’s numbers, he believes the reports on inflation presented often bring into question the progress of the economy in real-time.

He points out the fact that specific sectors appear to be excelling amid the economic downturn, he’s calling for more attention to be paid to the outcomes. He adds that the approach of the central bank in seeking to contain inflation, will always have a knock-on effect on consumers. The general secretary admits, that unions themselves have a significant role to play in containing further inflation. More details below:

Watch more news here: Verified and Delivered, News You Can Depend On – CVM TV

Recent Posts

⁩ 8 PEOPLE ARRESTED IN ILLEGAL SLAUGHTERHOUSE MATTER

An illegal slaughterhouse was uncovered at Big Lane, Central Village, St. Catherine, around 7 AM…

2 days ago

Government Wins Appeal in Court Ruling on Paula Llewellyn’s Tenure

The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the government regarding the tenure of…

2 days ago

FLOW Reports Major Vandalism of Fibre Cables in Half-Way Tree

Flow Jamaica is reporting severe vandalism that has disrupted services for numerous customers in the…

2 weeks ago

CHEC Selected As Main Contractor for Multi-Billion Dollar SPARK Programme

The Government of Jamaica has signed $36 billion in road network contracts and announced an…

2 weeks ago

Indecom to Offer Oversight in Mas Camp Incident Allegedly Including Off-Duty Police

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) will provide oversight regarding the Mas Camp incident, which…

3 weeks ago

New Integrity Commission Reports Reach Parliament

The Integrity Commission has submitted an investigation report and an indicative ruling from its director…

3 weeks ago