‘It’s unwarranted and unfounded’

In a statement yesterday, the union’s general council described as “unwarranted and unfounded,” Rowley’s personal attacks against Annisette.

“Mr Annisette is a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago, who is free to express his views on any matter relating to the governance of this country in keeping with the constitutional guarantees of freedom of expression,” NATUC said.

“He is also one of the leaders of a large constituency, first as President General of the Seamen and Waterfront Workers Trade Union (SWWTU) and as General Secretary of NATUC.”