Workers of the Guyana Gold Board (GGB) will now be represented by the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) following a poll between the Union and the General Workers Union (GWU) today (September 22, 2021). Results from polling stations set up at the GGB offices in Georgetown, Port Kaituma and Bartica saw the GAWU securing the most votes among the two (2) unions.
The GAWU was approached by the workers of the GGB after they felt the representation from the GWU was lacking. Workers subsequently completed GAWU application forms and the Union submitted its application to the Trade Union Recognition and Certification Board (TURCB). Following the TURCB’s consideration of the GAWU application, a poll was ordered to determine which Union enjoyed the majority support of the workers. That poll was concluded today.
The GAWU welcomes the workers of the GGB to its fold as we work together with them to improve their benefits and other conditions of work.
