PM Browne Orders End to Back Pay Delays: 'Every Single Worker Must Be Paid'

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has issued a firm directive for outstanding back pay owed to public sector workers to be settled immediately, insisting the funds are available and delays must end. His remarks came at the joint AT&LU and Labour Party Labour Day rally following the April 30 general election.

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