The National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) in Barbados is poised to commence its annual Public Workers’ Week on March 15, a multifaceted event combining strategic planning with community engagement. The week’s agenda will culminate in the union’s conference on March 21, designated as the primary business session.
During this pivotal meeting, the NUPW leadership will present comprehensive financial and annual performance reports to its membership. General Secretary Richard Greene outlined the conference’s objectives, which include reviewing resolutions from the previous assembly and establishing a clear strategic directive for the upcoming year. ‘The membership will provide instructions on the way forward for the union,’ Greene stated, emphasizing the democratic process.
The week-long observance extends beyond formal proceedings, commencing with a spiritual foundation at the St. Lucy Parish Church on March 15. A family-oriented picnic at Farley Hill National Park is scheduled for the same Sunday, fostering camaraderie among members.
Subsequent days feature a health fair organized by the union’s insurance subsidiary, NUPW Insurance Inc., on March 16. Concurrently, the union’s youth league will initiate an innovative ‘departmental crawl,’ utilizing bus tours to visit various government departments. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the NUPW’s role and actively recruit young public officers by demonstrating the value of union representation.
The official conference opening ceremony is set for March 19. A significant honor will be bestowed on March 20 when a recreational facility at the NUPW’s Dalkeith Road headquarters is renamed in recognition of stalwart contributor Roy Greenidge for his profound impact on social and recreational matters within the union. The week will conclude with social events, including karaoke, encouraging member interaction and strengthening communal bonds throughout the organization.