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The decision to bring operations to a close at the Wales Sugar Estate was a step in the wrong direction, according to President of the Guyana Agriculture Workers Union (GAWU), Komal Chand.GAWU President Komal Chand making his speech.Chand made this disclosure on Sunday as he addressed a gathering at the historical Labour Day rally which convened at the National Park.The GAWU President said this is so especially in the absence of any impact assessment and in view of the Sugar CoI’s recommendations.According to Chand, the jobs of thousands of workers linked to the Wales Sugar Estate are in jeopardy.Chand said, “Our union urges the relevant authorities to act wisely and not proceed to close Wales. We say put the wellbeing of our working people foremost in your consideration. GAWU also urges that a similar assessment be done with respect to the present operations at the LBI Estate where the consequences of closure for the workers are also great.”Chand also detailed the contempt with which he said employees of the embattled industry are being treated. He stressed that sugar workers are nowadays being treated in a disdainful manner while noting the importance of the industry to the nation.He lamented that the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) for the first time in over three decades has refused to discuss a pay rise for 2015 with the thousands of workers. He added that such refusal to engage in Collective Bargaining is a violation of laws, international conventions and the union’s agreements.Not only sugar workers, but all workers should express indignation over this development, he said.“Let us halt it before it spreads. Issues like Collective Bargaining require our collective action and effort. Additionally,wholesale jerseys, GAWU believes that the state has the duty to ensure that its employees in sugar are not unreasonably compensated especially since the other state employees have deservingly benefited from a pay rise.”With the sugar industry gearing to celebrate 40 years of nationalization, he added that the challenges being faced are not insurmountable. He was optimistic that sugar will rebound to the benefit of Guyana’s economy.Chand said that a key factor for success is GUYSUCO’s ability to grow a sufficient quantity of good quality canes. He added that there are adequate lands for this to be accomplished with good management, a satisfied labour force and innovations the industry will regain its profitable status in a short while.These promising prospects, Chand said, call for authorities to abandon consideration of closure and the state to reassure workers in a tangible way that it stands with them.