The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) yesterday congratulated the new government headed by Dr Irfaan Ali ”as the choice of Guyanese based on the declaration of GECOM”.
In a statement headed ` The Irfaan Ali regime’,
the GTUC welcomed the opportunity to see Guyana moving forward after a hotly contested election.
“The Irfaan Ali regime will now be held accountable for managing in the interest of all Guyanese whose lives, livelihood and future are in the hands of the government he heads”, the statement said.
“GTUC stands ready and prepared to continue its representation of workers’ rights and all issues affecting the working class of Guyana (past, present and potential). We of the GTUC applaud the establishment of an independent Ministry of Labour as a step in the right direction and one that will guarantee workers’ interest are better served and protected. This is now a time for healing from the differences and rancour even as we respect the right of others to resolve outstanding controversies surrounding the 2020 election. Presidential leadership towards this mending is integral for moving this government and country forward”, the GTUC added.
