Health Care Workers in Arima say they will not accept what is being offered by the State, regarding the payment of increments.

In the Senate on Monday, Acting Government Leader Clarence Rambharat said a quarter of what is owed to the workers would be paid.

But yesterday, the workers, via the Public Services Association, rejected the offer.

Shop Steward Keston Thomas said the workers are being badly treated by the government and the North Central Regional Health Authority.

He led the protest outside the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex.

Mr. Thomas said the workers have been going beyond the call of duty during this COVID-19 pandemic.

In the parliament yesterday, Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh was optimistic about a resolution.

The Minister was asked about the status of the conflict by MP Rudrinath Indarsingh.

MP Indarsingh then asked about insurance for the workers.

It is said that 2,440 employees are affected by this contention.