CIRCULAR TO ALL MEMBERS

Subject: Notice of Election of Central Executive Committee Members 2010-2014

Date: September 06, 2010

The General Council of the Union has by consensus on August 27, 2010 confirmed Cde Hayden Bruce of First Citizens Branch as the Supervisor of Elections for a new Central Executive of this Union for the period 2010 to 2014.

Honourable Minister of Labour, Comrade Chairman, leaders of the trade union movement, workers of Trinidad and Tobago, members of the media, allow me on behalf of the members and officers of the Banking, Insurance and General Workers Union, to bring salutations and greetings of solidarity to this massive celebration on this historic occasion of Labour Day, June 19th, 2010.
          
As we remember the sterling contribution of the heroes of the 1930’s, we must recall that their struggle was anti-colonial and anti-imperialist in nature. It was a struggle for the advancement of the nation and for the rights of the working class. That struggle was met with brutality, oppression and incarceration of leaders of the working people.

Our Union wishes to honour and celebrate the life and memory of Yvonne Tenia who passed away this weekend at the Eric Williams Medical Hospital. Yvonne would have celebrated her 33rd birthday today (August 10th, 2009).

At this young age Yvonne had already accomplished much both in her career as a banker and significantly as Republic Branch Executive Member of BIGWU. She served with distinction starting out as a Shop Steward in the mid nineties and becoming an Executive member of the former Bank Employees Union in 2000.

In light of the recent increased incidence of the Influenza A H1N1 Virus in Trinidad and Tobago, Employers and Employees are requested to take responsible steps to prevent the spread of the virus in the workplace and promote a protocol of non-discrimination among persons infected or affected by the virus.