Don't blame the workers for contempt of court, blame the Union
Monday, May 02, 2011
On Friday government lawyers furnished the Court with a list of over 500 workers, in the essential services category, saying they defied the April 27 interim Court Order that ordered them to return to work after joining the strike on April 18.
However the union representative, Senior Advocate Alec Freund argued that the employer was placing the blame on the wrong people. He said no worker can be in contempt because it is the duty of the employer to get the unions to do what they want them to do and therefore the union should be the one found to be in contempt of the order if the workers do not go back to work.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...