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Welcome to the National Workers' Union

This web site of the National Workers' Union is gradually being developed as a resource for those involved in working class struggle.

WORKERS MUST TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR UNIONS!

The Labour Movement is in a horrible mess.

Union representation

“ ... it is of the essence of the right to join a trade union for the protection of their interests that employees should be free to instruct or permit the union to make representations to their employer or to take action in support of their interests on their behalf. If workers are prevented from so doing, their freedom to belong to a trade union, for the protection of their interests, becomes illusory.” European Court of Human Rights in the case of Wilson, National Union of Journalists and Others v. the United Kingdom, 2nd October 2002.

Union Office Opens

The National Workers Union is pleased to announce the opening of its new office.

Although it may not be staffed at all times, messages can be left on our phone service, you can send faxes, mail can be delivered and, once an appointment is made, interviews and meetings can take place.

We are conveniently located in Barataria between Fifth and Sixth Avenues at:

43 Fifth Street
Barataria

Tel: 675-1267
Fax: 662-0496
E-mail: headoffice@workersunion.org.tt

From the National Workers Union

Labour News from the Caribbean

Labour shut down

The two labour federations in Trinidad and Tobago have agreed to mobilise for a shut down of the country on September 8th 2008 .

The National Trade Union Centre (NATUC) and the Federation of Independent Trade Unions and NGO's (FITUN) made the announcement at Labour Day, June 19th 2008 at the traditional labour celebrations at Fyzabad in South Trinidad.

The National Workers' Union calls upon its members and supporters to support the call by the labour federations.

Occupational Safety and Health Authority

The Occupational Safety and Health Authority, which was formed as a result of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, now has a web page which can be found here. Check out, too, the NWU "Hazards of Work" page for more information on occupational safety issues.

In Memory of Clotil Walcott

Clotil Walcott, founder of the National Union of Domestic Employees and a fighter for the rights of working-class women, died on 20th November 2007. We remember her struggles and in recognition have recorded just some of her work over the last half a century which can be found here.

Monitoring Corporate Capitalism

Corporate Watch is a new addition to our web site. Keep an eye on what the big boys are up to. Monitor the activities of the World Bank and IMF. See what "they" are doing to "us".

Workers Rights

A new section on Workers Rights has been added to the site. This gives an overview of employment law in Trinidad and Tobago as well as Conventions from the ILO and some information from CARICOM and the United Nations. Check here for more information.

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