-committee launched to probe Blairmont workers’ complaintsAfter almost two weeks of Blairmont Sugar Estate workers downing tools affecting production, authoritieshave decided to investigate their grievances.A Commission of Enquiry has been established to investigate charges brought against the estate’s management by sugar workers, who have shown their determination to forego production for better working conditions in the long-term.However, the committee would only commence its enquiry when there is full resumption of work on the estate. The body is expected to submit its findings in three weeks.The strike began on February 13 with various categories of workers demanding the resignation of the Estate Manager. The workers claimed that the Estate Manager has been using a “dictatorial” management style which has hampered their working conditions, particularly in the area of benefits.According to Labour Minister, Nanda Gopaul in a letter to the General Secretary of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU), Seepaul Narine,Jerseys NFL Wholesale, yesterday,Cheap Jerseys From China, the Committee would comprise Dr. Dale Bisnauth as Chairman, Mohamed Akeel as Member, and Deodat Sukhu,Wholesale NBA Jerseys China, Industrial Relations Officer of GuySuCo as Secretary.The Minister in his letter assured that GuySuCo has made a commitment to pay workers their outstanding Annual Production Incentive (API) by March 16. In addition, it would honour the recommendations of the joint Job Evaluation Team and to effect payments in accordance with the results of the findings of that evaluation committeLabour Minister, Dr. Nanda Gopaule before the end of June 2012.Gopaul stated,Authentic Atlanta Falcons Jersey, “The Guyana Sugar Corporation has also expressed concerns over these frequent work stoppages, which are having a serious financial impact on the industry. If this trend continues its ability to make payments on time will be placed in jeopardy.”He stressed that the industry has certain marketing commitments and unwarranted work stoppages could impede the recovery process of the industry.Gopaul, a former Chairman of GuySuCo, stressed that owing to the current weather pattern,Jerseys NFL Cheap, it is important that every opportunity for harvesting and grinding of sugar cane is maximized to the fullest.“I trust that with these commitments and exhortations,Cheap NHL Jerseys Authentic, the union and members would strive to maintain industrial stability at all times and process grievances in accordance with the grievance procedure currently in place,” Gopaul stated.