Sir Roy’s say

Any political party not prepared to directly address issues relating to labour in this year’s general election should not expect a vote from members of the over 25 000-strong Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU).
This indication came from general secretary of the BWU, Sir Roy Trotman, who told a media briefing yesterday at Solidarity House that political parties should address pressing issues relating to security and working conditions, especially those who he said were most vulnerable.
“Those political parties that are contesting the supremacy in the upcoming election must all speak and speak openly and bluntly to the public about their commitment to the workers of our country,” he said.
“They have to be able to tell the public because we are saying to our membership [that] while you wish to make your personal decisions, let your personal decisions also take into consideration how whoever becomes the Government indicates that [they are] prepared to deal with the working class and to deal with the question of the distribution of wealth – and not merely opening doors for the creation but ensuring that the distribution is one that the entire country can benefit [from],” added Sir Roy. (MM)