Trade Union Congress stands in solidarity with sugar cane farmers

Published by [email protected] at December 29, 2023

Posted: Friday, December 29, 2023. 2:30 pm CST.

By Aaron Humes: Following a meeting on Wednesday, the National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has issued a statement of support for the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA) in its ongoing dispute with Belize Sugar Industries Limited (BSI).

While not strictly speaking a trade union, the BSCFA and NTUCB said in a joint statement that they have reached consensus on “a collective approach and strategic actions” in response to individual issues affecting each of their members.

The Association and the Congress plan a formal declaration and plan of action in response both to issues of national importance and their specific concerns.

And concerning the issue of the moment – the continued impasse over a commercial agreement – the Congress condemns BSI/ASR’s Open Agreement policy as “a divisive and undermining attempt at commandeering the sugar industry” which they say they will not accept.

The Belize Workers Union (BWU) which represents BSI/ASR workers was not in evidence at Thursday’s protest walk nor was any other Union, but they may make future appearances together including a reported joint press conference sometime today.

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