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NIB and UPO Sign 2024- 2028 Industrial Agreement, Favorable for 450 Union of Public Officers Members

NIB and UPO Sign 2024- 2028 Industrial Agreement, Favorable for 450 Union of Public Officers Members

4/14/2025 1:42:32 PM
The National Insurance Board (NIB) is pleased to announce the official signing of the 2024- 2028 Industrial Agreement between NIB and the Union of Public Officers (UPO). This milestone is a product of genuine dialogue, and marks a shared commitment to progress, fairness and mutual respect. Key improvements to this industrial agreement include an adoption leave clause, monthly hazard pay for select UPO members, improved compensation and paid leave entitlements. The Board is pleased to have been able to uphold its commitment in supporting the rights and well-being of staff; and is proud that negotiations for both the UPO and Public Managers Union (PMU) is complete. 


pictured at the table l-r: Calvonia Brown- UPO Trustee Sandee Ferguson- UPO Assistant Secretary General Nadia Vanderpool- UPO President Mr. Philip McKenzie, K.C. - NIB Chairman Dr. Tami Francis- NIB Director Mr. Daniel Thompson- NIB Board Member Along with NIB Board Members, NIB Executives and negotiating staff, and additional UPO Executives
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