GENERAL secretary of the National Trade Union Centre of Trinidad and Tobago (NATUC) Michael Annisette has defended the “right” of trade unions to engage in politics.

This comes after THA minority leader Kelvon Morris spoke out against the political involvement of unions.

“Let me be unequivocal, the right of trade unions to engage in politics is non-negotiable. Historically, trade unions have played a vital role in political discourse and their involvement is both a democratic and social right. NATUC remains steadfast in protecting this right and will continue to defend it vigorously,” Annisette said in a media release on March 31.