THE Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) will be hosting its 4th Triennial Delegates Conference from 10th to 11th November, 2016 in the auditorium of the Critchlow Labour College. Proceedings take place under the Theme “Labour Policies a prerequisite for the creation of a Green Economy.”

In a release, the union said the theme is pertinent, given the Government’s economic thrust and workers’ — past, present and potential — efforts in making it possible.

“GTUC is cognizant the Green Economy, which is a macro policy, is driven by the pillars of Sustainable Development, the Environment, and Labour Policies, with the primary objective of improving citizens/workers’ quality of life using measurements consistent with the Human Development Index.”

According to the GTUC, where targeting poverty is a central focus in the Green Economy, the union, over the two days, will be deliberating on what measures, policies, laws and programmes ought to be put in place to reduce and eliminate poverty.

“GTUC is equally conscious that the success of this economic thrust can only happen in an environment where the rights of citizens/workers are protected and all are subject to the Rule of Law. The Congress is committed to play its role in advancing the welfare of the society and the well-being of its citizens/workers.”

The union has said that, as an organisation of national character and as a member of the Social Partners (Government, Employers’ organisation and Workers’ organisation), GTUC retains vested interest in carrying our civic duty and responsibility independently and in collaboration with fellow partners and wider stakeholders, domestic and foreign.

“It is a responsibility taken seriously and secured in Article 38, 147 and 149C of the Guyana Constitution,” the union has said.

President David Granger will deliver the feature address at the opening. During the two-day conference, delegates will address, among other things, various motions; the General Secretary’s Report (for period 2013 to 2016); and elect officer bearers for the next triennium, 2016 to 2019.