UPP Leader Jamale Pringle says a United Progressive Party (UPP) government will implement a four-day work week by 2027, as part of a wider reform package targeting public sector workers.

Speaking at a campaign rally, Pringle outlined a series of measures aimed at restructuring the public service, including raising the minimum pay for non-established workers to $2,700 per month, reclassifying positions, and ensuring salaries are aligned with qualifications.

He said the reforms are intended to correct long-standing disparities in the system while improving working conditions and financial stability for thousands of government employees.

Pringle also pointed to concerns about fairness in employment and compensation, arguing that workers should not be disadvantaged based on their status within the public service.

“Reviewing public service salaries” and ensuring workers are properly compensated forms a central part of the UPP’s platform, he indicated, alongside broader structural changes to how government employment is organised.

The proposed four-day work week is being framed as a key shift in how the public sector operates, with the party positioning it as both a productivity measure and a step toward improving work-life balance.

The package of proposals represents one of the UPP’s most direct appeals to civil servants and middle-income workers ahead of the general election, as the party seeks to capitalise on concerns over wages, cost of living, and job conditions.

Pringle said the measures are part of a broader effort to ensure that government “works for you,” with policies aimed at delivering measurable improvements in the lives of ordinary workers.