WILLEMSTAD – The Parliament of Curaçao has approved a bill aimed at eliminating wage inequality for young workers between the ages of 18 and 20. 

Currently, young workers in this age group receive only 75% of the standard minimum wage, despite being legally recognized as adults. Giselle Mc William, leader of the MAN-PIN party, has been a strong advocate for equal pay, arguing that the existing policy is unfair and contradicts international labor standards. 

The bill has received broad political support. The ruling MFK party emphasized the importance of ensuring equal rights for young workers, while the PAR party acknowledged the proposal’s significance and called for more efficient legislative processes to implement such changes more swiftly. 

The next step in the legislative process is a public parliamentary session, where the bill will undergo a final vote before it can officially become law. If passed, the new legislation will mark a significant step toward wage equality for Curaçao’s young workforce.