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Collective Bargaining Representation

The union negotiates collective bargaining agreements on behalf of its members to ensure fair wages, benefits, and working conditions. Shop stewards act as liaisons between the workers and the union leadership.

Legal Representation

Members have access to legal assistance for workplace-related issues, such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, and safety violations.

Grievance Resolution

The SKNT&LU supports members in resolving workplace grievances, advocating for fair treatment and due process.

Professional Development

The union provides opportunities for members to enhance their skills and career prospects through various educational programs.

Health and Safety Advocacy

A key focus is on promoting safer work environments and compliance with health and safety standards.

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Members can participate in events that foster community and provide networking opportunities.

Governmental Advocacy

The union lobbies for policies and legislation that protect and advance workers' rights and interests.

Job Security and Seniority Advocacy

Efforts are made to ensure fair practices regarding layoffs, promotions, and other job changes, often prioritizing seniority and performance.

Information and Resources

The union keeps members informed about labor rights, industry developments, and union activities through various communication channels.

Open Door Policy

Members have direct access to union representatives for guidance and support, with non-members also encouraged to engage with the union.

Workers Representation on a National Scale

The SKNT&LU represents workers at the national level on various committees, influencing policies and regulations affecting labor and employment.

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Occupational Safety and Health

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Workers (People), we are living are living in critical times that are hard to deal with, and it is said the life is going to become difficult before a new day dawns and true peace is stored to this earth and the workplaces and as these critical times worsen, we all need to keep on the watch and stand firm especially when you have to make a decision about education, employment, health and safety and many other matters.

In this present system, we can endure only by a strong union; the membership is very important. Think of those who are struggling to survive at the workplace. Come on workers (people), fall in and join up with the St.Kitts-Nevis Trades & Labour Union.

Hello! Permit me to quote these words by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  who said: “ If we are to go forward, we must go back and rediscover those precious values – that all reality hinges on moral foundations and that all reality has spiritual control.

I am even more determined by what I have learnt from Sir Joseph Nathaniel France, Alan Le Serve, Frank Walcott and George De Paena, and I am also encouraged to follow their footsteps. It is a priceless gift. I write to show my gratitude (a feeling of being grateful for gifts or favours).

Let me move on and ask what you think about using a survey in identifying Occupational Safety and Health problems or perhaps you can share what, in your view, is the best method(s). After all, too my mind, you the workers have the best ideas on how the work is done, what changes have been over the past five (5) years and how conditions in the workplace are affecting you. I believe you are familiar with the daily process and the problems involved. This approach is important for sure as it stimulates (encourages) membership awareness and involvement.

Mark you: in this approach, you are not on trial and should not be made over anxious. All you are trying to find out are the thoughts and suggestions that you may have and also to get news ideas.

Hello! Before I close, look at this example concerning a chemical hazard. The effects of chemicals at the workplace may be hard to trace in this way. It may not occur to you that headaches, dizziness or skin rashes are linked to substances that you work with. Many long term chronic effects of a disease such a as loss of breath and tiredness may simply be put down to ‘growing old’.

Hear this: Usual symptoms may not appear clearly until permanent damage has been done.

 *Note well*

1)      In life, we get what we are willing to accept or what we are willing to fight for.

2)      Workers (People), think about what is written in my articles.

Thank you for reading.

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