FITUG welcomes re-establishment of Labour Ministry

Dear Editor,
The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) is indeed pleased with His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s decision to re-establish the Ministry of Labour.
We hold that the re-establishment of a full-fledged Labour Ministry is a significant win for the nation’s workers, whose rights, concerns and well-being were largely sidelined during the stint of the Coalition.
Our Federation, among other things, had expressed its strong criticism at the demotion of the former Ministry to a Department. That demotion coincided with an almost lethargic functioning of the now former Labour Department. We are, nevertheless, optimistic that a new page has been turned and the Ministry will be revitalised in the interest of our nation’s workers; who, in our view, are our nation’s most critical asset.
The FITUG, at this time, looks forward to working with Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton, who, through media reports, has committed to ensuring our labour force reaches full capacity.
At this time, we also take the opportunity to congratulate the new Ministers of Government. Indeed, the diverse grouping would bring new energy to the Government and State as they push the development agenda, which undoubtedly is aimed at improving the well-being and standard of living of all Guyanese. The FITUG looks forward to working with our new Ministers, as we seek to play our role in promoting all-round progress and development.

Sincerely,
FITUG