by Bajan Reporter / May 3rd, 2021
In view of the International celebration of Workers, an occasion that is also referred to as Workers’ Day or Labor Day, third Vice President of the National Union of Public Workers,
Kimberley Agard, is publicly declaring her candidacy for the post of President in the upcoming general elections of the NUPW.
Joining with those who commemorate the historic struggles and gains made by the workers and the labor movement. Ms. Agard has indicated that the core of her and her team’s campaign messages will be based on several relevant features designed to enhance and re-elevate the NUPW to being the premier entity in the Trade Union Movement locally, regionally and internationally.
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Pay them their money!
That was the plea from the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) yesterday as it made another plea to Government to find a speedy resolution to the plight of former Barbadian workers of collapsed regional airline LIAT.
On Thursday, spokesperson for the 55 severed workers, Captain Neil Cave, said they had written to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on Monday in a last-ditch effort to ease their suffering. At a press conference facilitated by Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley, Cave said “things were dread” and that mental health issues had now set in with some workers, with at least one attempting suicide.
Following is an edited version of a message from president of the National Union of Public Workers Akanni McDowall to mark International Workers Day (May Day) 2021.
Barbados Today May 1, 2021
On the eve of May Day celebrations, an executive of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW), has served notice of her intention to challenge president Akanni McDowell for the top post, weeks after publicly criticising the union leader.
Kimberley Agard, Third Vice President, publicly declared her candidacy for the post of president late Friday.
A statement issued by Agard said: “The decision to contest the post of Presidency stems from an immense sense of loyalty, responsibility and dedication to the union. The determination to lead this team comes from the recognition that the NUPW is at a stage where its focus and the representation of its members has been sporadic and diluted.
Article by Barry Alleyne
Former LIAT workers in a huddle after speaking to the media at the office of Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley. (Picture by Jameel Springer) Social Share
The Barbadian former employees of LIAT 1974 Limited are at the end of their tether.
It’s gotten so bad, depression has set in across the board, and one former employee even attempted suicide in the past year.
And that’s why they made an emotional plea this morning to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and the Government of Barbados to come to their aid as a matter of urgency.
Captain Neil Cave, pilot Ronald Field, and Senior Cabin Crew officer Kelly-Ann Franklin were all moved to tears during a press conference at the office of the Opposition Leader in Worthing, Christ Church, where they laid bare their feelings about life since being severed by the regional airline a little over a year ago.