THE Guyana Times, in its editorial of August 19, 2011, titled “Sugar Wage Compromise” stated, among other things, that the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) is refusing the opportunity to sit on the Board of Directors of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo). Similar statements have also been levelled against the union by some media houses and letter writers. GAWU wishes to advise that such contention is a downright fabrication.
“If ever the authority approves the union be accorded a representative on the Board, the Union would certainly participate to represent the genuine interests of sugar workers and the country,” a GAWU statement said.
“ However, it must be made pellucid that the union will not countenance anyone selecting its nominee, whose selection must solely reside with the union.