As we conclude 2020, they are far too many NIS contributors and pensioners alike who continue to be denied benefits they rightly deserve. In recent times, many have moved to the press and in some instances sought an audience with President Irfaan Ali to have their matters resolved. We believe that contributors, past and present, should not have to take such extraordinary means to have their genuine matters resolved. The fact that this is occurring is indicative of the state of the NIS and more so how distressed Guyanese have become with the Scheme.
Our Union, for its part, has continued to represent union members and others who seek our assistance. Despite our best efforts, we continue to confront obstacle, after obstacle, with the Scheme. Undoubtedly, in our view, there is a need to do better and ensure that contributors duly benefit from their entitlements.
