Minister Elder: Petrotrin Closure A Blatant Attack On Trade Unions

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June 18, 2026

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Minister Elder: Petrotrin Closure A Blatant Attack On Trade Unions

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Member of Parliament for La Brea and Minister in the Ministry of Public Utilities, Clyde Elder, has condemned what he described as a blatant attack on Trade Unions by the former Government, through the closure of Petrotrin.

Minister Elder voiced his full support for The Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Bill 2026, during debate in Parliament on Thursday.

He argued that the refinery’s closure not only displaced workers, but also significantly impacted Trinidad and Tobago’s foreign exchange earnings.

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