Trade unions push back against criticism of demonstrations near residences
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Legal
June 9, 2026
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and Kejan Haynes
When trade unions marched outside ministers’ homes under the People’s National Movement (PNM) administration, it was framed as lawful industrial action.
Now, with healthcare workers floating the possibility of similar action under the United National Congress (UNC) Government, Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath has condemned the idea as “harassment, intimidation and reprehensible conduct.”
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