The Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is extremely concerned about the breakdown in negotiations between its member LIME and the Barbados Workers Union (BWU).
It is our understanding that the BWU is contemplating national strike action. The BCCI is alarmed at this development as it believes that such action will cause great economic damage and is not the time for a strike given the challenging economic environment. The national recovery process is very fragile and would not sustain such disruption.
Businesses have to make difficult decisions but they are still trying to be fair to all concerned. They are trying to protect the longevity of their businesses while maintaining the job security of its remaining employees. I hope that everyone will keep a positive outlook and I am confident in the ability of both parties to ensure that the best interest of the country will prevail once the negotiation process can be conducted in a mature and responsible manner.
The BCCI remains confident in its role of influencing the social, economic and business environment of Barbados in order to create sustainable economic progress and quality of life for all residents if this island.
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