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Top Trade Unionists should represent their membership on decision-making bodies

Aug 01, 2015 Letters

DEAR EDITOR,
The trade unions in these parts have been traditionally associated with the political movements or ideologies; and since the rise of most of our political leaders can be traced through their activities in the Trade Union Movement, the increasing demand for Trade Union participation in national economic planning is therefore being ignored at the peril of the movement, and of society generally.
The close association of the Labour Movement in our country with the politics in Guyana makes it imperative that Trade Unionists possess an intimate knowledge of the political system within which they operate, since they are becoming increasingly involved in the important processes of developmental economic planning and policy-making.
It is only by their effective participation in these processes at all levels that we could hope to achieve the peaceful transformation of social and economic order to which we aspire.
The answer to this question lies in our concept of the role that must be played by Trade Unionists at various levels in their workplace and the society generally. At first glance we see: The top leadership who are responsible for the organisation and administration of their Unions, should represent their members on management boards, public board, commissions, and other decision-making bodies.
Sherwood Clarke
General President
CCWU

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