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– GuySuCo The Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc (GuySuCo) and the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) are at it again,Howie Morenz Canadiens Jersey, only this time, GuySuCo is accusing GAWU of being indiscipline.In a press statement responding to GAWU’s request to address the arbitration process, GuySuCo reminded the union that the current strike action by the workers was taken in breach of the agreement on the part of the union. According to GuySuCo, the union continues to exhibit their indiscipline behaviour.“GuySuCo reiterates that as a responsible stakeholder,Danny DeKeyser Red Wings Jersey, GAWU is expected to use its influence to effect a resumption of work at the earliest possible time,” the sugar company noted in a press statement.It was explained that the favourable weather conditions which have been experienced thus far,Lars Eller Canadiens Jersey, appear to be changing and therefore it is absolutely necessary that workers return to work at the earliest opportunity to maximise the crop.CEO of GuySuCo: Errol HanomanGuySuCo stated that the union’s demand for a meeting with the sugar corporation to discuss the issue would be disrespectful and in contempt of the Minister of Labour’s decision.In keeping with the provisions of clause 5 (2) (i) of the Recognition Agreement,Jimmy Howard Red Wings Jersey, GuySuCo had solicited the GAWU’s consent to refer the 2009 wages and salaries dispute to an arbitration tribunal for determination.GuySuCo’s intention was first orally communicated to GAWU at the end of the conciliation proceedings October 29th, 2009 and later endorsed by a letter of the same date.According to the sugar company, as far as the referral of the dispute to a tribunal is concerned, GuySuCo has not changed its mind.Like GAWU, GuySuCo stated that the corporation will be guided by the tenets of the relevant Collective Labour agreement (CLA), which should not be observed selectively.“Indeed,Henrik Zetterberg Red Wings Jersey, whether one seeks to proceed to arbitration in keeping with the CLA or as directed by the Minister of Labour,Matt Murray Penguins Jersey, there can be no discussion unless there is full resumption of work. Therefore, the Corporation can only implore GAWU to immediately cause this improper strike action to be terminated,Bob Gainey Canadiens Jersey,” GuySuCo stated.President of GAWU: Komal ChandOn Saturday,Chris Chelios Red Wings Jersey, GAWU stated that it is seeking to refer its wage dispute with GuySuCo to arbitration once again,Brett Hull Red Wings Jersey, while noting that the imposition of compulsory arbitration was premature. |
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