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Unions open to dialogue with PM, but insist on collective talks

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Dareece PoloJournalist at Guardian

November 2, 2026

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Unions open to dialogue with PM, but insist on collective talks

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Trade unions have called out Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar for urging them to work with the Government to settle outstanding negotiations, saying they have consistently called for a collective meeting with her to address unresolved labour matters.

The response follows Persad-Bissessar’s statement on Saturday, a day after 12 trade unions demonstrated in Port-of-Spain.

Full coverageTrade Unions Press Ahead With October 30 March Over Labour Disputes26 reports

Persad-Bissessar criticised the protest in a social media post and urged unions to set aside what she described as personal interests and work with the Government.

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