Dear Editor
LABOUR Day is a workers’ day and I was pleased to see the Guyana labour organisations — the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) and the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FFTUG) marching together and then sharing the same platform at the rally in the Nationa Park.
The unity that was displayed augurs well for the trade union movement in Guyana and it is definitely a step in the right direction.
Contentious political issues were put aside for that one day and it was a delight to observe so many distinguished Guyanese political leaders from both the Government and Opposition party engaging in the same activity that was identified with the proletariat on a day that is universally celebrated.
Every year we are also accustomed to witnessing the former mayor of the capital city Comrade Hamilton Green at our rally and this year he did not disappoint us. It is a clear indication of him understanding the protocol –- this is concomitant to holding such public office.
However, what was blatantly disrespectful for the workers of this great nation was the absence of the incumbent mayor of the city / deputy mayor. One is forced to reckon with the idea of them being too grand or little to grace such an important event in our country; maybe they cannot associate and operate outside the domains of their comfort zone — the chambers of City Hall. I cannot wait for the next Local Government Elections, so that this failure to recognise the working people of Guyana go her merry way.
Regards
Disappointed Public Servant