WILLEMSTAD – Trade union federation SSK will conduct an analysis of the recently announced increases in fuel and utility tariffs, expressing concern about the potential impact on the cost of living in Curaçao.
SSK chairman Wendell Muelen stated that the organization has taken note of the government’s announcement, made during a press conference last Friday, that the price increases will take effect at the beginning of April.
According to Muelen, the union is particularly concerned about the broader consequences of higher fuel and utility costs, which are expected to translate into increased prices for goods and services across the island.
SSK indicated that it will soon present a concrete position on the matter, with the aim of providing guidance to both workers and policymakers on possible measures to mitigate the effects of the rising costs.
The union federation also used the moment to renew its call for a National Dialogue involving employers, the government, and trade unions. According to SSK, such a platform is essential to jointly address the economic challenges facing the island.
The last National Dialogue took place in October 2024. With new price pressures emerging, SSK believes the time has come to reconvene stakeholders and seek coordinated solutions to protect purchasing power and social stability.