By Nikieta Liburd
Nevis Reporter
(Gingerland, Nevis) – The steering committee of a new Nevis union held the first of four scheduled public meetings was held on January 23, at the Hanley’s Road Community Center.
The Nevis Union for Public and Private Employees held a meeting to discuss matters pertaining to its purpose and organization.
Ms. Eldaria Jones, one of the members of the steering committee, explained what the union was really about.
“The better term for the union is a workers union. We are here to educate the people of Nevis, to help them to understand their rights and what we are really all about and to let them know that we are here to help them.”
“Our mission statement is to improve quality the life for Nevisians in employment through, one, representation on the job and, two, trading and development and social development. Our motto (is) knowledge is power, wisdom is boss, education is the key,” she said.
“NUPPE is for everybody, for all private and public employees. We defend and represent workers,” Ms. Jones said.
