Published in The Tribune On: Monday, December 20, 2010
Crafty union bosses and hungry politicos would have us believe that in opposing the BTC sale, they are protecting humble labourers from a return to the colonial yoke. In reality, the self-serving culture they represent is holding the average Bahamian hostage. Insight reports…
By PACO NUNEZ
Tribune News Editor
ORGANISED labour is supposed to be about defending the right of a worker to wages, benefits and job conditions that are a fair reflection of their effort and productivity.
Historically, trade unionism has represented an attempt to balance the scales of exertion and reward for the average worker, often in the face of a ruthless and selfish employer class.
Local union leaders would have us believe their opposition to the BTC deal is part of this struggle – that David-like, they are fighting to stop the foreign Goliath Cable and Wireless (CWC) from trampling the little man.
