Industrial Relations
GTUC calls for militant opposition; dodges questions on engaging opposition leader
The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) on Tuesday demanded that the political opposition takes militant action to address a number...
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Manufacturing body says Trinidad port workers strike hampering Guyana shipments
The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) on Monday expressed grave concern regarding the ongoing industrial action at the port...
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Compensation for former LIAT Antigua workers, but colleagues’ pending talks – PM Gaston Brown
Antigua and Barbuda-based former employees of the bankrupt and shuttered LIAT (1974) Limited would soon receive some monies from the...
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Banks DIH workers get “satisfactory” pay increase, cost of living allowance
President of the General Workers' Union, Norris Witter and Finance Director of Banks DIH Limited, Deonarain Seepaul shake hands as...
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PNCR supports teachers’ rejection of salary offer; GTU President prepares to announce details of package
President of the Guyana Teachers' Union, Dr Mark Lyte. Hours before President of the Guyana Teachers' Uni0n, Dr Mark Lyte...
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Inking teachers’ pay hike agreement in limbo
The planned signing of an agreement for increased teachers' salaries on Monday hangs in the balance because the Guyana Teachers'...
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Teachers’ Union buckles to government’s multi-year pay hike timeframe
After a more than 70-day long teachers' strike for pay talks to first consider 2019-2023, the Guyana Teachers' Union (GTU)...
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GTU considers options to prevent removal of teachers from paysheets, sustain pressure for increased salaries
More than 800 teachers Tuesday night mulled options to ensure their names are not taken off paysheets and were told...
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Former prominent GPSU Vice President Dr Anwar Hussain dies
Dr Anwar Hussain Former firebrand trade unionist with the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU), medical doctor Anwar Hussein has died,...
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Trade unionists challenge representation on Constitutional Reform Commission
Two trade unionists from affiliates of the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) are asking the High Court to stop the...
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