NEWLY appointed acting Chief Executive Officer of the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) Jeevan Joseph has met with union representatives to discuss outstanding matters.

WASA via media release on Wednesday stated that it was Joseph’s first official meeting which he held with the Public Services Association (PSA), National Union of Government and Federated Workers (NUGFW) and the Estate Police Association (EPA) at WASA’s head office, St Joseph.

The initial engagement brought together PSA President Felisha Thomas, NUGFW President Christopher Streete and EPA President Deryck Richardson, along with members of their respective national executive teams.

“Discussions were cordial and constructive, focusing on key outstanding matters affecting workers, including unresolved grievances, promotions and appointments, and negotiations for unsettled bargaining periods,” WASA stated.

 Joseph emphasised the pivotal role of the unions as partners in reshaping and redefining the evolution of the Authority into an efficient, sustainable, and customer-centric utility, focused on the equitable delivery of water to all communities.

He also affirmed management’s commitment to meaningful dialogue and collaboration and all parties agreed to continue the discussions through regular meetings aimed at resolving outstanding industrial relations issues and improving productivity across the Authority.