KHMHAWU Calls On GOB for Immediate Action on Pension

Workers from Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) in Belize City staged a walkout earlier today, demanding the government address pension issues that have affected long-serving staff. According to KHMH Authority Workers Union President Andrew Baird, many workers have gone without retirement benefits, relying only on severance.

“We are saying, please, let us sit down; let us discuss and come up with something concrete so that people can retire and have a decent life after retirement. ,” Baird said.

Baird criticised government inaction, stating, “It’s a shame that there are three board members… and it’s a shame that they do not see it necessary to ensure that we have these meetings.”

The union has been pushing for solutions for over a year, according to Baird. He added that union members and staff believe that the only way to get the government’s attention is by taking a strong stand, stating, “This is just the beginning.”

The workers’ message is clear, and they are not backing down until the government addresses their pension rights. If the issue is not resolved soon, Baird said that the KHMHWU plans to escalate their actions.