ALNG workers not going out tomorrow

The workers striking at Atlantic LNG for better wages and  conditions are united and prepared to take the fight to the very end. This was the pledge given yesterday by Ernest Thompson, President of the Protesting Workers  Association. Thompson yesterday also denied media reports of a split amongst the workers and said the workers would not be returning to work by Monday as the Prime Minister seems to be anticipating. Thompson referred to the so called “split” as a “misconception.” He said, “Some people had misunderstandings, but everything was cleared  up.” 

Another worker said, “As in anything there would be disagreement, these were just some hiccups, sometimes people in all the frustrations lapse in concentration and this is what happened.” Thompson also said that there soon may be a union representing construction workers such as those at Atlantic LNG. He reasoned, “We have a  union  for the petro chemical workers, some for WASA and other public services, but we have nobody standing up for the justice of construction  workers, this is the biggest industry in the country, somebody is always building something somewhere.” He said they still intended on marching on Wednesday in Port-of-Spain but were yet to receive permission from authorities. He cautioned, “It’s time people wake up.” He said several bus loads of people from Guayaguayare, Morvant, Laventille, La Horquetta  and Cumuto have been  visiting the site, because they have been inspired by him and the stand the  workers have taken.