Waiting for the next local government elections to vote them out

May 19, 2017 Letters

Dear Editor,
Labour Day is a workers’ day and I was pleased to see the Guyana Labour Organization-Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) and the Federation of Independent Trade Unions (FFTUG) marching together and then sharing the same platform at the rally in the National Park. The unity that was displayed augers well for the Trade Union Movement in Guyana and it is definitely a step in the right direction.
Contentious political issues were put aside for that one day and it was a delight to observe so many distinguished Guyanese – political leaders from both the Government and Opposition Party engaging in the same activity that was identified with the proletariat on a day that is universally celebrated. Every year we are also accustomed to witnessing the former Mayor of the Capital City Comrade, Hamilton Green at our rally and this year he did not disappoint us. It is a clear indication of him understanding the protocol – this is concomitant to holding such public office.
However, what was a blatant disrespect for the workers of this great nation was the absence of the incumbent Mayor of the City/Deputy Mayor. One is forced to reconcile with the idea of them being too grand or little to grace such an important event in our country, maybe they cannot associate and operate without the domains of their comfort zone- the chambers of City Hall.
I cannot wait for the next Local Government Elections so that this failure to recognize working people of Guyana will ensure they go their merry way.
Disappointed Public Servant

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