SPT seeks to place fiscal board’s decisions on salaries under greater congressional scrutiny

Israel Marrero Calderín, president of the Puerto Rican Workers Union (sptpr.org) By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rican Workers Union (SPT) is stepping up its efforts to bring Puerto Rico’s labor concerns directly to congressional leaders in Washington, arguing that the Financial Oversight and Management Board’s opposition to salary increases for public employees has left thousands of government workers struggling with stagnant wages amid rising living costs. The union’s campaign was highlighted...