Those in authority must take action to restore some amount of dignity to workers

Sep 28, 2009 Letters

Dear Editor,
The Kaieteur News article captioned “Fear today worst than in Burnhamite days – MP Moses Nagamootoo” has a real and profound meaning with regards what is happening in Guyana today.
When almost every public servant feels compelled to work in an atmosphere of severe intimidation, blatant discrimination, and poor working conditions all of Guyana must be put on notice. When the right of the worker must suffer for fear of being dismissed, or suspended we must be concerned as our own freedom is in jeopardy.
Mr. Nagamootoo’s fear claims come as a support to what was articulated on the PNCR’s Nation Watch Programme, aired on Sunday 20 September 2009. On that programme it was stated that the nation is gripped with severe fear, a fear, that if not channel for proper release is likely to result is catastrophic consequences for the entire country. It is clear that the government is using its political muscles to muzzle its critics and to instill this fear in the nation – a situation they apparently, believe will benefit them and secure their stay in power.
When this PPP/C Member of Parliament, Moses Nagamootoo, a man who protested against Burnham and the PNC government during those 28 years, can make such a pronouncement the real dictatorial and repressive regime is clearly and truly exposed.
When a PPP/C appointee heads a prominent public office rejects an employee’s sick leave and orders that employee to report to her husband, the doctor, for him to decide whether or not that employee is indeed sick we must speak out against such blatant high handed lawlessness, and disrespect.
This kind of behaviour, which results in the employee complying with the unfortunate orders, out of fear, constitutes serious disregard, and disrespect for local doctors.
As a people, Guyanese have often been described as most hospitable and our love and appreciation for persons of other nationality is unquestionable, but when our government seems to be encouraging attitudes such as the one described, in this letter to take root every Guyanese will condemn same.
Our peaceful nature, coupled with the fact that we regard hard work, and dedication as sacred aspects of our culture must not be taken for granted.
I call on those in authority to examine their areas of responsibility and stamp out this kind of disrespect wherever it exist, people are no longer prepared to suffer in the fear of “FEAR”.
How can a government either aid and abet or give tacit consent or support to such repressive and disrespectful acts? Let’s not claim that there is no formal complaint of this nature for I believe even the President might be aware of these things happening, so those in authority must begin to examine their offices and take action to restore some amount of dignity to the Guyanese worker.
Whether these acts are committed by foreigners or locals, they are equally wrong and must not be tolerated.
Lurlene Nestor

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