The National Trade Union Centre of Trinidad and Tobago (NATUC) president, Michael Annisette, wants legislation to ensure union representatives are included in the composition of state boards.

Speaking with Newsday, Annisette said: "Given the role that labour plays in this economy, we are major stakeholders."

His statement came as he defended its earlier call for union representation on state boards and rejected the notion that it may be a conflict of interest for the representatives to hold the position while affiliated with the recognised majority union (RMU).