THREAD: Early this morning Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley issued an appeal to all public servants:pic.twitter.com/HTT7yC82LN
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I understand and accept the concerns expressed for the workers at Petrotrin who will be impacted by the company’s ongoing restructuring exercise. It is a heartening indicator that our ability to empathise with each other is active and strong.
The Government remains committed to ensuring that all affected employees, families and communities are treated with due care, dignity and respect. These changes, while absolutely necessary, will be implemented with compassion.
The restructuring process will include measures to support all stakeholders as Petrotrin transitions to profitability.
In the coming weeks the union and the company will work out details regarding separation packages for employees and this may help alleviate some of the current anxieties. Gov't is also working on the implementation of industrial projects that will rejuvenate the SW peninsula.
If we are to chart a course forward for T&T we need to be proactive, progressive and productive. It will require us to work harder and smarter for our own benefit. And sometimes it will call for the enforcement of unpleasant decisions today so that we can secure a better tomorrow
We cannot keep repeating the same mistakes and uphold the status quo if we want change. To those of you who are committed to building a better Trinidad and Tobago I urge you to adopt a nation-first approach.
Today, our fellow citizens are depending on us to show up and give our best demonstration of patriotism.
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