The Employers Consultative Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ECA) continues to follow recent heightened activity by the Trade Union movement, following Labour Day observances last month which has led to several joint Union exercises across the country. According to reports, the culmination of this exercise is expected to be a mass demonstration on August 4th in resistance to several social and labour related issues, including retrenchment of workers and the perceived inequity in sharing the burden of adjustment required to survive the current socio-economic challenges facing Trinidad and Tobago (T&T).
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ECA Appoints New Chairman
The Employers Consultative Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ECA) announces the appointment of a new Chairman and five (5) new Directors to its Board of Directors for the period 2017 to 2020. The appointments were made following elections at the ECA’s 57th Annual General Meeting, which took place at its Conference and Training Facility in Aranguez on Thursday 29th June 2017.
Keston Nancoo, Group Vice President, Human Resource Services at Guardian Holdings Limited succeeds Suzetta Ali as head of the ECA. This is Nancoo’s second term at the helm of this premier Employers organisation, having previously served from 2011 to 2014.
JSL International is 2017 Champion Employer of the Year
For the next twelve (12) months JSL International will hold the prestigious title of Champion Employer of the Year. The Houston, Texas-based logistical and project support services company, overcame a number of small, medium and large contenders after a comprehensive adjudication process to emerge as the most exemplary employer in Trinidad and Tobago.
ECA Statement on Construction of bpTT's Angelin platform
As we continue to navigate this period of economic uncertainty and the resultant declines in Government revenue and availability of jobs, the Employers Consultative Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ECA) finds it unfortunate, at the very least, that Trinidad and Tobago will not be benefitting from the local construction of bpTT’s Angelin platform.
ECA Statement on Proposition of a Carnival Holiday
The Employers Consultative Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ECA) applauds the indication by the Minister of Education about discussion and consultation on the proposition of a “carnival week” off for students, however the ECA urges that such discussion must be holistic and wide-ranging. The importance of such a discussion at the national level cannot be overemphasised as it has serious implications for the productivity levels in our beloved country.
St. Mary’s Home Gets ECA Boost
The St. Mary’s Children’s Home, located in Tacarigua, recently received a much needed financial boost courtesy of the Employers Consultative Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ECA).
ECA pleased that FATCA legislation has been passed
The Employers Consultative Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ECA) wishes to express its relief that the long awaited legislation relating to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) has finally been passed.
Swift action by Government imperative to redress T&T’s International Image Score and Rank
The Employers Consultative Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ECA) is deeply concerned about the recent statistics revealed in Transparency International’s 2016 Corruption Perception Index. The ECA notes the significant decline in Trinidad and Tobago’s ranking from 72 of 168 countries in 2015 to 101 of 176 countries in 2016.
Petrotrin/OWTU Interim Settlement
The Employers Consultative Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ECA) wishes to recognise the efforts made to avert the proposed strike action by the Oilfield Workers Trade Union (OWTU).
OWTU proposed strike action – “Reckless!”
The Employers Consultative Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ECA) strongly condemns the intended strike action by the OWTU, especially at this time when collaboration and cooperation is of utmost importance if we are to rebuild what is clearly a fractured and damaged economy. The ECA is of the view that should such action be taken by this significant labour union, it will not only be seen by the majority of right-thinking citizens as being highly irresponsible and reckless, but, more importantly, it can be interpreted as a declaration of war against the citizenry of Trinidad and Tobago.