NUPW hopes for closer Govt ties

THE NATIONAL UNION of Public Workers will continue to protect the rights of workers, but at the same time it wants to improve its relationship with Government, says president Akanni McDowall.

“The union looks forward to even greater cooperation between the union and Government agencies in 2017 and beyond, as we seek to foster a harmonious industrial relations environment,” the NUPW president said in his year-end statement.

McDowall said that last year was a trying one for industrial relations in Barbados.

“The year 2016 had its share of unresolved disputes, but nonetheless, there was much for which to be thankful, as the year came to a close,” he said. (BA)

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