Several Aruban trade unions have expressed disappointment after Parliament failed to respond to repeated requests for a meeting regarding the proposed Kingdom Law on Financial Supervision, known as the Rijkswet HOFA. According to union representatives, two formal letters were sent to the Parliament of Aruba outlining their objections to the HOFA law. However, as of today, no official response or invitation for dialogue has been received.
Leader of the PPA faction, Eduard Pieters, voiced his regret over the lack of parliamentary action. He recalled that in the first letter, 13 unions signed to make clear their opposition to the HOFA law. Pieters emphasized that while unions support transparent and responsible financial management, they believe financial supervision should be achieved through alternative methods, not through the current Kingdom Law under consideration.
On November 10, 2025, the unions again sent a letter to Parliament, requesting a public meeting with full participation of all parliamentary factions. The objective is to ensure that all members of Parliament are informed about the unions’ stance and the concerns of their members. After receiving the latest letter, both the PPA and MEP factions requested a procedural motion to suspend the parliamentary session temporarily to allow the unions to present their position. However, Parliament President Marlon Sneek denied this request, preventing the unions from addressing Parliament directly.
The 13 unions involved represent a large group of Aruban workers men and women from both the public and private sectors who have long contributed to the country’s development. The unions state that they remain committed to dialogue and transparency but deeply regret Parliament’s refusal to hear their perspective on a matter of national importance.