Lows its interests are responded with ad lack of aid. la is thus extremely s just returned trom i of voluntary work.
American trade union federa- tion AFL/CIO. Slogans of 'No CIA unions' appeared ported the revolution of their striking teachers.
The government's response was to offer 22.5 per cent over three years and to issue letters which suspended, warned various workers. The unions demanded drawal of the letters before entering into further negotiations.
Other workers complained about the public servants' excessive' •wage demands claimlag that the unions were involvd in new year budget preparaions and therefore realised the difficulties in demanding such in increase.
eAt present it seems that an agreement has been made with 36 per cent for the lowest paid. but the letters have not been retracted and an uneasy truce reigns.
This episode contradictory position that the PRG seems to hold on the quesindependent unions: on the one hand regards Solidarnosc in Poland as a 'tool of imperialism'. Yet the other occasions UlL Grenada the PRG has gone out of its way to open the books to the trade unions and to promote free trade unions in its industrial relations.
The situation power company in Grenlec, in and ways Colonist PRG's difficulties. were part 'ot the Commonwealtn Development which 'assists her and wealth's largest and most son- now cessiui company.
Privileges There are many things that are wrong generates electricity from oit; it can adjust prices countabilty: its privileges protected until at least 1991 and working conditions are dangerous to workers' health Profits are so good in other places that CDC has run down its investment in Grenlec which has in turn led to the interruption of Grenada's power supply and price rises.
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indicates trade told they have no responsibility to CDC 'which in the interests of profit to the detriment of Grenadan workers ana consumcis 'massive corruption' that greater workers' participa tion in Grenlec's affairs would ensure a higher level of efficienwith the cy and better services.
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Corporation countries The company threatened to 'put the country into darkness' for the second anniversary Grenlec: weeks. But there is course for the government. without acare buy shares in all time when it is hoping for EEC outright Said. It could push ahead with developing sources - particularly hydro itself the workers. industry manoeuvred.' The our ince recent Prime Minister Bishop has atically.
The workers that which only operates profitable.
He accused the company of Grenada asserting cultural 'We are continuing the struggle to end imperialism and imperialist presence in our country.' Maurice Bishop, Prime Minister manager project has For his pains he was detained for two revolution It could try to find funds to the company. to help.
Possibly it is reluctant to make acquisition alternative energy workers' participation government which sees as revolutionary cannot preside over a capitalist economy for any length of time without provoking retaliation from capitalists or becoming discredited in the eyes of the Vanguard Bishop had to finish his talk to the power workers with a call for moderation: As workers in this essential service, in this key -I lu vali guard of the working class an‹ as such you have a responsibility not to be manipulated and workers stripe and Grentec are airport, of how imperialism tries to tie the hands of the revolution by starving it of funds. In addition, prices for cocoa and nutmeg, two of the main export earning have dropped dramexport of bananas, controlled the firm Geest, is also not Days the equivalent of 3.3p a pound.
Many important initiatives are held 'back through lack of funds. Agrico-operanva. been set up which are intended produce a variety of much needed crops and to involve unemployed youth. But such a to be established Fidel Castro has described the events in Grenada as a 'Big 'in smai country he workers movement in:bri tain has a special responsibility The year 1981 in Grenada should perhaps be called a Year of Perseverance and Vigilance.
In Britain we should make it a year that sees the building of a significant solidarity campaign.
'We need to remain vigilant, to continue to build our People's Militia, so that in any situation our people will be able to defend our country and our process.' Maurice Bishop, Prime Minister Britain-Grenada solidarity THE Labour manifesto pledges support to progressive regimes like Grenada.
But the taken into the labour movement urgently. There should also be widespread condemnation of the Tory government s destabilisation tactics The British-Grenada recently been established. branches throughout the country.
There is a shopping goods ranging from slide-projectors, cameras and badge-making machines to books, especially the left-wing variety. import and sell Grenadan goods such as honey and jams. Airport bonds can be bought and, of course, tourists are more then welcome.
It is an place to visit. A slide show and films on Grenada are available.
c/o 105 Grand Building, Trafalgar Sq, London WCL •Listen to Radio Free short wave (19m band). Best reception atter 8.30pm.
Party national executive's draft need for direct assistance must be complicity the US's Friendship Society has It hopes to set up list of urgently needed Immediately helpful would be a campaign to extremely beautiful and interesting •Join the British-Grenada Friendship Society Grenada 15.105 Mhz Socialist Challenge 7 May 1981
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