Disgruntled workers at the University of the West Indies (UWI) have warned that no examinations will be sat at the Mona campus if ongoing salary issues are not resolved.
The warning came on Wednesday as employees staged a protest, voicing frustration over delayed payments and what they described as a lack of clear communication from the administration. Chanting “No Money, No Work, No Exam,” workers signalled that the dispute could begin to affect core operations at the university if it continues.
Several staff members said the uncertainty surrounding their pay has placed them under strain, with some noting that they have been waiting for updates on outstanding compensation for an extended period. They argued that the absence of a clear timeline is affecting their livelihood.
The protest is the latest following their earlier strike on Monday over the same issue. When local reporters spoke to the protestors at the time, they raised concerns about a compensation review affecting various categories of staff. Earlier concerns raised by workers included delays in payments and the absence of salary increases for some employees over the past two years.
Campus Registrar Dr Donovan Stanberry has said a compensation study was completed and shared with unions representing staff. He explained that feedback from those unions was submitted to the Ministry of Finance, which is now reviewing the matter.
According to Dr Stanberry, the university is awaiting a response from the ministry before moving ahead with further discussions aimed at settling the issue. However, workers have expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of the process, saying they have not been given enough information about when payments will be made.
On Wednesday, employees insisted that stronger action may follow if there is no progress. They have indicated that protests will continue as they push for clarity and resolution. These workers are maintaining that their demands must be addressed before normal operations can continue.
