The labor movement insists that Parliament must remain the primary voice in discussions regarding the Rijkswet HOFA. United unions emphasized that they are not opposed to financial supervision, but they maintain a firm position that Aruba’s self-determination and freedom are not negotiable under any circumstances.
According to the labor movement, the message they want to send is directed not only to the Government of Aruba and the Netherlands, but also to the Parliament of Aruba. They acknowledged that financial shortcomings in the past, particularly under a previous government, must be corrected, and that financial supervision can contribute to discipline and fiscal stability.
However, unions stressed that in all discussions concerning the Rijkswet HOFA, the voice of the people—represented through Parliament—must remain the central point in the decision-making process. They warned that no system or agreement should sideline Parliament or reduce its role in determining the country’s direction.
Unions emphasized that respect for democratic institutions is essential to maintain trust in governance and citizen participation. Their position is that Aruba must retain its own voice and its own will in determining the future direction of the country.
This statement, attributed to the united unions, forms part of a broader debate about the balance between financial responsibility, international supervision, and the right to national self-determination.