Unions condemn Guardian Media

In response to a Guardian reporter’s question, Roget replied, “ Yes, we consider them to be anti- worker.” He said it was possible that GML could be “first among the list” of one percent businesses to be boycotted.

He claimed the Trinidad Guardian, “is listed among those who are leading an onslaught against workers and trade unions in this country.” Roget further alleged, “The newspaper itself through its editorial is condemning us for making statements for which we have a right to make.” However he countered, “We have a right to speak as they have a right to write and we will speak as long as we choose to exercise that right.” Roget said GML has been sending home workers “as a means of reprisal” to the efforts of the Banking and Insurance General Workers Union, in defence of those workers. Describing the Guardian as, “