UCASE President Vincent Morrison
President of the Union of Clerical, Administrative and Supervisory Employees (UCASE), Vincent Morrison, is warning that a significant portion of Jamaica's workforce could lose their jobs if the minimum wage is doubled from $16,000 to $32,000 per week.
The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has promised that if re-elected, it will gradually increase the national minimum wage from $16,000 to $32,000 for 40-hour work week.
It said the first increase to $18,500 would take effect in the first budget, with further hikes implemented in the years ahead.
But Mr. Morrison says some of the more than 20,000 security guards, as well as thousands of workers in retail, agriculture, household services and gas stations could be affected by if the plan is implemented.
Mr. Morrison's concerns are supported by Antoinette Hamilton of the MSME Alliance and Phillip Ramson of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce who also warn of potential job losses and business fallout.
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