Transport Union to file complaint to ILO

13 years, 4 months ago - 12 August 2011

Front Commun Syndicats Transport is facing various problems. According to union members, the authorities are not listening to their request for negotiations to solve their problems. The union intends to file a complaint at the International Labour Office (ILO).

Rafick Bahadoor, president of the Taxi Proprietors Union stated that the transport union has also sent several letters to the minister of Public Infrastructure and Land Transport for a meeting, but they have not received any reply yet.

He added that they also sent a letter to the Labour minister due to the indifference shown by the Transport minister. The president said that he will convey their grievances to ILO. He also said that the the union does not agree with the introduction of the penalty point system for professional drivers. He added that the number of accidents on the road are increasing and that some elements of road infrastructure are dangerous for drivers.