Combat – November/December 2019
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Yearly Archives: 2019
GAWU’s Christmas Message 2019
Christmas, as we know, is associated with the birth of Jesus Christ. His religion – Christianity – has survived many trials in its history and is…
135 strike another proud episode of sugar worker activism and struggle
Mr Earl John in a letter published in the December 20, Stabroek News sought to give some perspective on the sugar levy. The sugar levy, of…
GAWU hopeful that 2020 will right wrongs perpetuated against Guyanese
2019 from various perspectives, can surely, be regarded as memorable. It has been a year filled with ups and some downs. For the trade union movement,…
2019 revealed how far those in power would go to maintain their grip
We cannot consider 2019 without taking account of what prevailed on the political scene which has national implications as well. It did not escape us too…
Guyana ill-prepared for first oil
The commencement of commercial oil production which expectedly will take off next year ranks among the most anticipated developments in our nation’s short, but eventful, history.…
Increase in National Minimum Wage stalled
As we will soon close the curtains on 2019, we are dismayed to know that for workers employed in the private sector their minimum pay remains…
GFC position still not improved
During the year, the GAWU had expressed its concern regarding the situation unfolding at the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) where our union enjoys bargaining rights. The…
Job evaluation for Harbour Bridge workers held up
The Union, this year, continued to press for the completion of a long-outstanding job evaluation exercise for the employees it represents at the Demerara Harbour Bridge…
Trade Union Recognition Board non-functional
The GAWU must also use this opportunity to express its concern regarding the functioning of the TURCB. For two (2) months now, no meetings have been…