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With Labour Day fast approaching, the Guyana Trade Union Congress (GTUC) and the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) has unveiled a 14-point proposal for the coalition government to apply to make interventions for the betterment of the working class population.May Day rally 2015In fact, at least one of these proposals,Yeezy Boost 350 China Wholesale, Value Added Tax (VAT) reduction,Ed Reed Jersey, was a part of the coalition’s manifesto before elections. It has, however,Hockey Jerseys Wholesale, gone unimplemented. Back in January, Minister of Finance Winston Jordan had stated that even if the Tax Reform Committee had recommended a reduction of VAT, it would not immediately be implemented for economic reasons.During a press conference at the GTUC boardroom, the Congress and FITUG submitted these proposals,Air Max Outlet Online Italia, which are for Government to develop a national job creation program. In addition, they called for a labour and economic council to be established to advise Government on issues impacting the nation’s performance and workers’ welfare.The unions also called for a return of and respect for the collective bargaining process in the state sectors and where trade unions exist; and for Government to honour the 2012 High Court decision on re-issuing letters for arbitration to bring resolution to outstanding issues existing between the Guyana Bauxite & General Workers Union (GB&GWU) and the Bauxite Company of Guyana Incorporated (BCGI);“(Also) a mechanism (must be) established and honoured to address the Sugar Industry (workers). This must involve constant engagement among government, cane farmers, GuySuCo, trade unions in the sugar industry, and other stakeholders.”“Other measures included the establishment of a Foreign Investment Commission to address the telecommunication and natural resources sectors; the unions also called for the campaign commitment to reduce VAT to be honoured.“Review tax concessions granted to companies (and issues related to) National Insurance Scheme (NIS) and state pension (be) addressed and protected.”The unions also noted that the Ministry of Labour- Social protection is one of the 4 objectives of ILO Decent Work Agenda; and not just labour. They called for an end to the practice of employing contracts in Fixed Establishment Jobs;The final recommendations were a speedy resolution to outstanding issues in the Teaching and Public Services; Establishment of Public Service Appellate Tribunal; and for Government to respect the Rule of Law, universal declarations, conventions,Wholesale China Jerseys, charters and time-honoured principles.“The federations call on all Guyana to join hands with us in ensuring these demands are met. The workers’ success is Guyana’s success. Let us unite to make it possible.”Meanwhile, the theme for Labour Week activities is “Unity of the working class-essential and necessary” which runs from April 24,Chad Williams Jersey, to May 1.“As Guyana marks its 50th anniversary of independence,Cheap Jerseys, the workers’ movement will commemorate this month by kick starting activities on Sunday with a wreath laying ceremony at the base of the monument of the Father of Trade Unionism, Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow, Parliament building at 5:00 p.m. This event is preceded by a Church Service at St. James-the-Less Anglican, Kitty, Georgetown at 7:30 a.m.”“During the week April 25 to April 29 there will be an exhibition of the trade union’s contributions of nation-building and advancement of the workers’ welfare in the auditorium of the Critchlow Labour College, Woolford Avenue, and engagement with the student population.”“On Wednesday April 27, there will be a workshop entitled ‘Organizing and Occupational Health and Safety’ which will be hosted by the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) and the Federation of Independent Trades Union of Guyana (FITUG), at the GTUC’s boardroom.”“On Sunday May 1 there will be marches and rallies in Georgetown, Linden, New Amsterdam and Anna Regina. These events will be marked with the involvement of all the trade unions.”