The National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE) has acknowledged that the Arbitration Award presented Monday is better than what Guyana Power and Light (GPL) workers received in the past but said it may cause other employers to disregard agreements made on behalf of workers through union negotiation.
“The union, while recognising that the Award was more favourable than what was imposed and offered by the GPL remains concerned that it is giving not just the GPL but other employers (cause) to disregard agreements that were made on behalf of workers through union’s negotiation,” NAACIE General Secretary Kenneth Joseph is quoted as saying in a press release.
“This can be used as precedent for future negotiations and can cause serious industrial dispute and action to