Are we any better after unions march?

The answer to this is “No” but what has taken place is that the gap between labour and employer continues to get larger. The fact remains, if we are going to have any positive advancement in the relationship between the both parties, the gap must be a thing of the past.

There must be a compromise and both sides must listen and understand the point of view of each other. Let us call a spade a spade, our unions do not want to sit down and discuss anything if they are not having their way.

That is the wrong attitude.

So it is no big thing to try to shut down the country while losing millions running investors who are taking notice of what is taking place.

Do not think for one moment that I am in any way against unions, that is far from the truth, they are needed and are necessary.

But what happened to good old dialogue, compromise, looking at the present situation, the ability to do what is requested. All these things must be taken into consideration before hurtful action is taken against both the citizens and country at large.We all are living in trying times and we need to understand this, including our unions.

If we are going to come out of this storm, one of the key elements is learning to work together from captain to cook despite the differences.

Maturity in handling issues before us is important and that goes for all.

This is the way forward as a country and a people.

Arnold Gopeesingh San Juan