Protesting workers attached to the Arima Hospital are set to receive their full payment of monies owed to them.

Chief Executive Officer of the North Central Regional Health Authority Davlin Thomas confirms this

He says the decision follows extensive discussions with Finance Minister Colm Imbert last night.

Speaking on the Morning Show on i95.5fm today, Mr. Thomas said the payroll department or the NCRHA would initiate the process immediately.

He said over 39 million dollars is owed to the workers.

Mr. Thomas said the monies would be paid by the NCRHA and the State.

Meanwhile the representing Public Services Association is claiming victory.

However, Shop Steward Keston Thomas says he wants to see the agreement on paper.

Mr. Thomas says now its time to settle round two, which is having all workers made permanent.

Mr. Thomas maintains the workers deserve their just due.