The SLU government is actively addressing employee exploitation and striving to create a fairer job market for Saint Lucian workers by introducing a minimum wage. Prime Minister Pierre and his Cabinet are committed to enhancing the living standards of working-class Saint Lucians.
In 2022, Prime Minister Pierre established the Minimum and Equal Wages Commission. This commission, in collaboration with local employers and labor unions, engaged in extensive discussions to propose a suitable minimum wage rate.
The proposed minimum wage mandates that employees in Saint Lucia receive at least $1126 per month, $52 per day, or $6.50 per hour. This measure is expected to boost the incomes of approximately 13,000 workers.
This new minimum wage is part of a broader strategy to reduce poverty, strengthen the workforce, and ensure a dignified living standard for all citizens. The Minimum and Living Wage Bill, set to take effect on August 1, 2024, is open for public input before its implementation.
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