GAWU is fighting for its survival right now.  President Jagdeo has taken the right approach so far.  The should not be any unwanted conflict between the leadership of the PPP party and the leadership of GAWU.

Komal Chand should tell BJ to F-off. There are people who need a livelihood.   BJ helped to screw over sugar, move over!  

Jagdeo has not taken the right approach in dealing with this issue. It points to a lack of communication and coordination between the PPP and GAWU in terms of how to approach the whole isue of closure of estates and ramification for workers that GAWU represent. Furthermore, any dissatisfaction with what Komal did or said should have been discussed privately, instead of sicing the Guyana times columnists on him. 

In this time of crisis in the sugar belt, a united front is needed and to bring the issue into the public domain ensures that there is a loss of focus and weakens the struggle against the closure of estates.

Zed posted:

Jagdeo has not taken the right approach in dealing with this issue. It points to a lack of communication and coordination between the PPP and GAWU in terms of how to approach the whole isue of closure of estates and ramification for workers that GAWU represent. Furthermore, any dissatisfaction with what Komal did or said should have been discussed privately, instead of sicing the Guyana times columnists on him. 

In this time of crisis in the sugar belt, a united front is needed and to bring the issue into the public domain ensures that there is a loss of focus and weakens the struggle against the closure of estates.

That's Jagdeo for you,he thinks he is know it all and have the answers.

He will surely bring the PPP down,time for him to take backseat.

QUOTE FROM REPORT ABOVE: “The unions came away with nothing and the government came out with a wonderful statement… big photo op,” Jagdeo said.

And, today's Guyana Times quotes Mr Jagdeo as saying: "What is it if not a PR exercise? We’re not going to show up for a meeting to satisfy Granger’s PR when they don’t mean anything. That is what happened here.”

The Opposition Leader is absolutely right. Komal Chand should have emulated Mr Jagdeo who showed up three times at State House for meetings with Granger and came away with James Patterson as GECOM Chairman.

Did Jagdeo satisfy Granger's PR? Not so, according to these photos:

DISCLAIMER: Gilbakka is a PPP supporter but not an uncritical yesman. I believe that Mr Jagdeo is being unfair to Komal Chand.

Django posted:

Zed posted:

Jagdeo has not taken the right approach in dealing with this issue. It points to a lack of communication and coordination between the PPP and GAWU in terms of how to approach the whole isue of closure of estates and ramification for workers that GAWU represent. Furthermore, any dissatisfaction with what Komal did or said should have been discussed privately, instead of sicing the Guyana times columnists on him. 

In this time of crisis in the sugar belt, a united front is needed and to bring the issue into the public domain ensures that there is a loss of focus and weakens the struggle against the closure of estates.

That's Jagdeo for you,he thinks he is know it all and have the answers.

He will surely bring the PPP down,time for him to take backseat.

His arrogance is his Achilles heel!   This bully approach caused a lot of issues with Ramotar in the last days.  Thiyis why Carter walked out of the meeting with Ramotar!

its his way or the highway!

Komal is in order to discuss solutions with the government of the day for the workers. 

Because of the long term relationship between PPP and GAWU ... who knows if discussion was done between the two and Jagdeo was against such meeting.

Jagdeo arrogance is proven again how vidictive he by trashing Komal in public . The same he did to Yesu Persaud. 

Dave posted:

Komal is in order to discuss solutions with the government of the day for the workers. 

Because of the long term relationship between PPP and GAWU ... who knows if discussion was done between the two and Jagdeo was against such meeting.

Jagdeo arrogance is proven again how vidictive he by trashing Komal in public . The same he did to Yesu Persaud. 

That's the man traits,thought you knew that.

Baseman posted:

His arrogance is his Achilles heel!   This bully approach caused a lot of issues with Ramotar in the last days.  Thiyis why Carter walked out of the meeting with Ramotar!

its his way or the highway!

Pot salt !!!

Bharat Jagdeo is RIGHT/CORRECT. Komal is thinking of his own survival a, where was his fight for the Sugar Workers, he was rolled over by the PNC and now he is trying to save himself.

The Sugar Industry will soon go up in smoke or be in selected PNC Buddies hands. So Komal is taking his share of the Pie and run.

Who knows, MAYBE he attended the School for Namakaram and Crabdaags!!  We know of one who graduated at the top of the class!!!

Jagdeo is making the right call here. Kudos to Jagdeo.

Komal senses the end is near, with dwindling union dues his salary will also reduce. Say if Granger should throw him a bone ,he may take a bite. At this point GAWU cannot do much, their big weapon {STRIKE} is no longer effective and may not get support from the remaining workers. Jagdeo is telling it the way it is.

Komal wears two important hats. 1. Head of GAWU. 2.  PPP Member of Parliament.  That's two salaries for many many years.   GAWU collects millions of dollars in union dues.  They should be helping the workers more.  He is in his 70s, a nice age to retire.  PPP might be looking for younger, more energetic people who are current with issues like oil, international banking, etc.

I wish Komal well.  He served his country with distinction.

kp posted:

Komal senses the end is near, with dwindling union dues his salary will also reduce. Say if Granger should throw him a bone ,he may take a bite. At this point GAWU cannot do much, their big weapon {STRIKE} is no longer effective and may not get support from the remaining workers. Jagdeo is telling it the way it is.

Time for Komal to hang up his gloves. He made millions with Union dues.

Looks like the PNC bought him out already or is close to doing so. Granger will definitely throw him a bone like he did to Moses and dirty Indians will bite.

Kudos to Jagdeo.

Bibi Haniffa posted:

Komal wears two important hats. 1. Head of GAWU. 2.  PPP Member of Parliament.  That's two salaries for many many years.   GAWU collects millions of dollars in union dues.  They should be helping the workers more.  He is in his 70s, a nice age to retire.  PPP might be looking for younger, more energetic people who are current with issues like oil, international banking, etc.

I wish Komal well.  He served his country with distinction.

Well said but knowing some people (Moses come to mind), he will not refuse a PNC bone. I heard that is happening in the background as we speak.

Jagdeo took the bull by the horns and that is why I like Jagdeo's style of politics.

Time for Komal to go.

yuji22 posted:

Bibi Haniffa posted:

Komal wears two important hats. 1. Head of GAWU. 2.  PPP Member of Parliament.  That's two salaries for many many years.   GAWU collects millions of dollars in union dues.  They should be helping the workers more.  He is in his 70s, a nice age to retire.  PPP might be looking for younger, more energetic people who are current with issues like oil, international banking, etc.

I wish Komal well.  He served his country with distinction.

Well said but knowing some people (Moses come to mind), he will not refuse a PNC bone. I heard that is happening in the background as we speak.

Jagdeo took the bull by the horns and that is why I like Jagdeo's style of politics.

Time for Komal to go.

Imagine a Union Leader lost 7,000 jobs under his watch and then showed up in the Gov't's office to discuss THEIR way forward.  If the PNC union leader had lost 7,000 jobs under a PPP govt all hell would break loose.  Let's see if he bites the PNC bone.

Was Komal responsible for hastening the demise of the sugar industry by encouraging the industry strikes?

skeldon_man posted:

Was Komal responsible for hastening the demise of the sugar industry by encouraging the industry strikes?

At the end of the day the sugar industry collapsed because of dwindling market demand worldwide.  It's more of an economic issue than a political issue.  Both parties sought political mileage out of the economic problem.  

I do believe Komal had the best interest of the sugar workers at heart and with limited solutions to prices and labor issues he used strikes as a solution.  It didn't work in the long term but didn't hasten the demise of the sugar industry.

Labba is aware Mr Jagdoe want dem poor worker to starve some more so dem go gather around he more. Mr Chand want to wuk out something with Hapnu and AFC. 

Labba posted:

Labba is aware Mr Jagdoe want dem poor worker to starve some more so dem go gather around he more. Mr Chand want to wuk out something with Hapnu and AFC. 

He wants directions to the soup kitchen?

skeldon_man posted:

Labba posted:

Labba is aware Mr Jagdoe want dem poor worker to starve some more so dem go gather around he more. Mr Chand want to wuk out something with Hapnu and AFC. 

He wants directions to the soup kitchen?

Mr Chan doan want dem workers to get white mout. 

Komal is a fool and a self centred person who only cares about his own pocket. Where did the hundreds of millions of union dues ended up ? There should be a criminal investigation into the use of the union dues.

yuji22 posted:

Komal is a fool and a self centred person who only cares about his own pocket. Where did the hundreds of millions of union dues ended up ? There should be a criminal investigation into the use of the union dues.

Ow bai go throw lil milk pon Jagdoe na. 

Labba posted:

yuji22 posted:

Komal is a fool and a self centred person who only cares about his own pocket. Where did the hundreds of millions of union dues ended up ? There should be a criminal investigation into the use of the union dues.

Ow bai go throw lil milk pon Jagdoe na. 

Labba, Guyana has two political parties whose members are in a scheme to get rich quick. The politics in Guyana should not be centered on the politicians alone. We should look at the current situation the citizens are facing and blame the responsible parties. It's the taxpayers who are paying these people. They should address the concerns of their citizens and make Guyana a better place for them to live in, regardless of race, color or party affiliation.

skeldon_man posted:

Labba posted:

yuji22 posted:

Komal is a fool and a self centred person who only cares about his own pocket. Where did the hundreds of millions of union dues ended up ? There should be a criminal investigation into the use of the union dues.

Ow bai go throw lil milk pon Jagdoe na. 

Labba, Guyana has two political parties whose members are in a scheme to get rich quick. The politics in Guyana should not be centered on the politicians alone. We should look at the current situation the citizens are facing and blame the responsible parties. It's the taxpayers who are paying these people. They should address the concerns of their citizens and make Guyana a better place for them to live in, regardless of race, color or party affiliation.

Labba say that mek nuff sense. Dem political bais know...starve dem good. Give dem berry berry and white mout and see how much dey love yu more. 

yuji22 posted:

Komal is a fool and a self centred person who only cares about his own pocket. Where did the hundreds of millions of union dues ended up ? There should be a criminal investigation into the use of the union dues.

Do you have anything to prove that millions in union dues ended up in komal’s pocket (other than a salary that he received) Or, that he was offered a ‘bone ‘ which made him supposedly cave in to the government. REad the letter from NACCIE carefully without shootinhpg off your mouth.

See what car and how old Komal’s vehicle and where he lives. He does not have a large luxurious mansion on a large acreage like some.

also. Jagdeo has had many meetings and encounters with the president and he has had nothing to show for it. He too fell into the’consultation” trap. At least, Komal got something for the workers that he represent while Jagdeo got squat. remember that the retrenched workers from Wales have been fighting for their severance pay for a long time.

 Furthermore, Jagdeo is one of the people to blame for the state of the sugar industry so he should be looking in the mirror. Komal has been in the struggle of the sugar workers over many decades. How much was Jagdeo involved in the struggle?

Zed,

why worry with the mouthar yugi,he is quick to demoralize folks.

Seems like he knows nothing about  the folks that are involved in Guyana's politics.

Zed posted:

yuji22 posted:

Komal is a fool and a self centred person who only cares about his own pocket. Where did the hundreds of millions of union dues ended up ? There should be a criminal investigation into the use of the union dues.

 

 Furthermore, Jagdeo is one of the people to blame for the state of the sugar industry so he should be looking in the mirror. 

You are full of shyte.

Sugar workers experienced Glory days under Jagdeo's two terms. Shut your trap before speaking nonsense about Jagdeo.

AFC/PNC gave them dry coconut to eat.

Under the PPP the sugar workers used to get production bonuses .

Bibi Haniffa posted:

Komal wears two important hats. 1. Head of GAWU. 2.  PPP Member of Parliament.  That's two salaries for many many years.   GAWU collects millions of dollars in union dues.  They should be helping the workers more.  He is in his 70s, a nice age to retire.  PPP might be looking for younger, more energetic people who are current with issues like oil, international banking, etc.

I wish Komal well.  He served his country with distinction.

When I first met Komal Chand in 1969, he was running his family's TEXACO Gas Station at Vauxhall, West Bank Demerara. His older brother Dalchand was Chairman of the Canal's Polder Local Authority. Komal was already comfortable financially before Dr Jagan offered him a job in 1974 at Freedom House and later at GAWU.

yuji22 posted:Time for Komal to hang up his gloves. He made millions with Union dues.

 

Your Excellency, do not muddy your soul by slandering a good man. Not one of Komal's political detractors in Guyana has ever accused him of corruption and thievery. Komal was already well-off when Dr Cheddi Jagan asked him to work full-time for the PPP and GAWU when you were still wearing short pants and pelting dem donkeys on de East Berbice public road. 

Gilbakka posted:

 

When I first met Komal Chand in 1969, he was running his family's TEXACO Gas Station at Vauxhall, West Bank Demerara. His older brother Dalchand was Chairman of the Canal's Polder Local Authority. Komal was already comfortable financially before Dr Jagan offered him a job in 1974 at Freedom House and later at GAWU.

I knew Komal Chand around the late 70's,he was a customer of mine.

Django posted:

Gilbakka posted:

 

When I first met Komal Chand in 1969, he was running his family's TEXACO Gas Station at Vauxhall, West Bank Demerara. His older brother Dalchand was Chairman of the Canal's Polder Local Authority. Komal was already comfortable financially before Dr Jagan offered him a job in 1974 at Freedom House and later at GAWU.

I knew Komal Chand around the late 70's,he was a customer of mine.

Besides Dalchand, Komal had another older brother whom I knew as Lull. That guy lived next door to their gas station and he owned a big DE SOTO car. The only other person on WestDem with a DE SOTO was Mandall at Zeeburg.

kp posted:

Under the PPP the sugar workers used to get production bonuses .

That was a bribe for their votes. Many collected and stayed away from the polls. 

Mitwah posted:

kp posted:

Under the PPP the sugar workers used to get production bonuses .

That was a bribe for their votes. Many collected and stayed away from the polls. 

Just like the PNC  promised the world, sugar too big to fail and today they don't have a job.. These bonuses were given since the Colonial  days. Closing the sugar factories  is a racist target. You know who will suffer.

kp posted:

Mitwah posted:

kp posted:

Under the PPP the sugar workers used to get production bonuses .

That was a bribe for their votes. Many collected and stayed away from the polls. 

Just like the PNC  promised the world, sugar too big to fail and today they don't have a job.. These bonuses were given since the Colonial  days. Closing the sugar factories  is a racist target. You know who will suffer.

Sometimes you have  to cut off a limb to save the body.  Komal is looking out for the welfare of the workers. He is better off working with APNU+AFC to speed up the payment to the retrenched workers. Using the 11,000+ on the jobs to create a disturbance would only be disastrous for all. 

yuji22 posted:

Zed posted:

yuji22 posted:

Komal is a fool and a self centred person who only cares about his own pocket. Where did the hundreds of millions of union dues ended up ? There should be a criminal investigation into the use of the union dues.

 

 Furthermore, Jagdeo is one of the people to blame for the state of the sugar industry so he should be looking in the mirror. 

You are full of shyte.

Sugar workers experienced Glory days under Jagdeo's two terms. Shut your trap before speaking nonsense about Jagdeo.

AFC/PNC gave them dry coconut to eat.

Is that all you have? Look, anything that the sugar workers got was because they struggled for it and earned it. There were many strikes when Jagdeo was president and this caused some friction between him and Jagdeo.

Jagdeo is partly to blame for the present situation in the sugar industry and what the workers presently face. He was president when the preferential tariff was reduced, he was president when Skeldon was built supposedly to solve the issue of cost of production, he was president when the European Union provided funds for three things - technological improvement to reduce the cost of production of sugar. funding for diversification from the traditional agricultural crops, and for dealing with the social effects that will result in changes in the sugar sector. Unless of course he was detached from what was happening around him in his key support base or thought that he can stop change from happening. There are others to be blamed. He shares part of the blame!

No bullyism and swearing on your part will surmount the logic of what I write!

Mitwah posted:

kp posted:

Mitwah posted:

kp posted:

Under the PPP the sugar workers used to get production bonuses .

That was a bribe for their votes. Many collected and stayed away from the polls. 

Just like the PNC  promised the world, sugar too big to fail and today they don't have a job.. These bonuses were given since the Colonial  days. Closing the sugar factories  is a racist target. You know who will suffer.

Sometimes you have  to cut off a limb to save the body.  Komal is looking out for the welfare of the workers. He is better off working with APNU+AFC to speed up the payment to the retrenched workers. Using the 11,000+ on the jobs to create a disturbance would only be disastrous for all. 

Why you want him to follow you ,to be used by the PNC.  The Indians are being USED by the PNC and then dumped,it's a sure process of ethnic cleansing.  The workers are owed their severance  not little piece at a time ,maybe the government is broke.

kp posted:

Mitwah posted:

kp posted:

Mitwah posted:

kp posted:

Under the PPP the sugar workers used to get production bonuses .

That was a bribe for their votes. Many collected and stayed away from the polls. 

Just like the PNC  promised the world, sugar too big to fail and today they don't have a job.. These bonuses were given since the Colonial  days. Closing the sugar factories  is a racist target. You know who will suffer.

Sometimes you have  to cut off a limb to save the body.  Komal is looking out for the welfare of the workers. He is better off working with APNU+AFC to speed up the payment to the retrenched workers. Using the 11,000+ on the jobs to create a disturbance would only be disastrous for all. 

Why you want him to follow you ,to be used by the PNC.  The Indians are being USED by the PNC and then dumped,it's a sure process of ethnic cleansing.  The workers are owed their severance  not little piece at a time ,maybe the government is broke.

What happened to  the $32 B from the European Union and the US $500 M from the Petro-Caribe Oil Fund from Venezuela that the PPP received during their terms?

Komal does not think that a confrontational approach with the APNU+AFC regime is the way to go.  Komal has decided to put the sugar workers interest above "self interest".  Cheddi is probably smiling at him.