This year’s observance of Workers’ Week is historically important as it forms part of the programme celebrating Jamaica’s first 60 years of Independence and the contributions of our workers to the economic and social development of our society.
I stand proudly with our workers who have, historically, contributed so much of their physical and mental abilities to these elements of progress, and their continued belief in the value of labour as an essential element of progress and prosperity.
While the nation focuses on the celebration of these successes, we cannot ignore the fact that, in this post-pandemic period, much more will be required of us as trade unionists and workers as we face the challenges of the (new order) with the hope that legislation, which has strangled much of our efforts to create a much more equitable and impartial society for future generations.
However, the fact is that while we have always focused on the events that give us satisfaction and pride in our history, there comes a time when we have to accept that there are still more challenges than successes and, for us to meet and defeat these challenges, we must be assured that justice is balanced and legislation is fair to both those who have and those who have not.
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