THE Guyana Public Service Union wishes to extend season’s greetings to its members, friends, well-wishers and the general public on this auspicious occasion. Twenty-twelve was a year filled with opportunities, challenges and great potential, and without a doubt, the Guyanese people would express disappointment and frustration over the kind of leadership exhibited by all sections of the population. We need to be certain about the environment within which we operate, characterized by the arbitrariness of decision making and the abuse of power, the undermining of existing laws and established procedures dealing with industrial relations. Certainly, this behaviour is tantamount to anti-working class policies and must be corrected forthwith.

In 2013, we hope to achieve improved conditions on the quality of life and welfare for the people we represent; we hope to have collective decision making; we envision unity, solidarity and good governance. In the circumstances, the government must also do its part and take responsibility for its human resources, without which no government can function.

The Union advises that you take time out from your busy schedules and spend quality time with your families, that you brainstorm your experiences and achievements over the past year and perhaps plan and determine how to improve on those achievements in the coming year.
As we sit and reflect in our minds on the main purpose for the season, let’s put into practice Christ’s message of love and selflessness towards others, commit to helping those in need and be each other’s keeper. May God bless you and your families with health, strength and togetherness. Once again, a very merry Christmas to you all.