WILLEMSTAD – The MAN-PIN faction has held talks with the CBV trade union to discuss ongoing challenges in Curaçao’s healthcare sector, with a focus on working conditions and staffing shortages.
During the meeting, union representatives, including shop stewards from more than ten healthcare institutions, raised concerns about salary levels, labor conditions, and the availability of essential materials needed to provide adequate care.
According to those present, the sector is also facing a chronic shortage of specialized personnel, which is increasingly affecting the quality and accessibility of healthcare services on the island.
MAN-PIN stated that both healthcare delivery and the working conditions of healthcare employees are key priorities. The party emphasized that healthcare workers perform vital and demanding work and should be supported by a solid salary structure and proper working conditions.
The discussions also highlighted the need to ensure that healthcare staff have access to sufficient resources and materials to carry out their duties effectively.
The party indicated that it will continue working on concrete proposals aimed at improving conditions within the sector and supporting healthcare workers.
MAN-PIN described the meeting as productive and said further consultations with stakeholders can be expected. The faction reaffirmed its commitment to addressing healthcare challenges through its work in Curaçao Parliament, with the aim of improving the overall well-being of the population.