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We will be adding articles on labour history with a special emphasis on Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean.

International Workers Day
We provide a brief history of May Day, as well as May Day Statements issued by the National Union of Government & Federated Workers, the World Federation of Trade Unions and the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions in celebration of May Day 2000.

There are also a range of photographs from around the world on showing workers demonstrating in solidarity on International Workers Day 2000.

International Women's Day
International Women's Day was born out of the struggle of the working class. The NUGFW Statement issued on 8th March 2000 gives some history as well as a current trade union view of the important event.

Enquiry into the Administration of Justice
 In a brief analysis of some industrial relations problems faced by trade unions, this submission by the NUGFW to the Commission of Enquiry will give some useful information to the student of labour law.

Labour Day 2000
The NUGFW has issued a Statement for Labour Day 2000 which is traditionally celebrated in Fyzabad. The Statement provides some history of labour day as well as a call for unity and other policy issues. The Labour Day resolution, passed by 15,000 workers at Fyzabad, can be found here. 

And now you can check our "Images of Labour Day 2000" for  pictures and some comment.

Emancipation Day 2000
Every year we celebrate emancipation from slavery. But are we really free? From slaves to wage slaves some say.

The NUGFW Emancipation day Statement sets out one point of view. 

And does slavery still exist in today's world? Check out the web page of Anti-Slavery International - you will be surprised - and shocked

Labour Colleges
For a list of Labour Colleges throughout the Caribbean check here 

Emancipation Day 2000 - Emancipation was just a start says the NUGFW. Check out the unions Emancipation Day Statement in full

Labour Day 2000 - a call for unity from the NUGFW, details of the NATUC Labour Day resolution and a special NUGFW "Images of Labour day 2000" page.

May Day - otherwise know as 'International Workers Day

International Women's Day - "born out of struggle"

Enquiry into the Administration of Justice - read the submission of the NUGFW

Labour Colleges - a list of Labur Colleges throught the Caribean