WILLEMSTAD – The union of police and justice officials, Sindikato Ambtenarnan di Polis i Kadena Hudisial (SAP), has once again raised alarm over what it describes as the government’s ongoing disregard for civil servants.

On September 1, SAP publicly posed ten questions to the government, pressing for clarity on issues such as compliance with civil service laws, respect for court rulings in labor disputes, and the application of basic principles of good governance. The union also asked whether civil servants are being treated equally, fairly, and without discrimination. Now, more than three weeks later, there has been no reply.

In response, SAP has escalated its demands by sending a formal letter to the Governor, the Council of Ministers, and the Parliament of Curaçao. The union questions whether the government genuinely respects the rights of civil servants and judicial decisions, or whether the silence is evidence of negligence—or even deliberate misrepresentation. According to SAP, there is a real concern that government leaders may be misinformed by their subordinates, intentionally or otherwise, leaving civil servants without the legal protections to which they are entitled. “Ultimately, no one is ever truly held accountable,” the letter stated.

The ten questions raised earlier have been repeated in this latest communication, with SAP stressing that the government’s unwillingness to provide clarity threatens the trust of public servants in their leaders. By formally addressing the island’s highest institutions, the union is seeking to increase pressure and obtain concrete answers. For SAP, this is not just a matter of procedure but of credibility, transparency, and respect for those who serve the country.