Albion workers demonstrate poor field conditions

Workers of Albion Estate, following a visit to the Harmony section of the cultivation, shared with the Union images of some cane fields which had poor cane yields and a significant proliferation of weeds and vines. The workers informed the Union that the cane yields that were estimated by the management were not reflective of the growth in the fields.

Our Union subsequently shared the information with the GuySuCo Head office which commissioned an independent investigation involving the workers. The Corporation subsequently responded and acknowledged the worker’s valid concern. In its response, the sugar company acknowledged that the estimated cane yields in some fields were higher than the actual quantum of canes in the fields. The GuySuCo shared that the management of the estate was asked to provide a response on this matter. It is unclear to the Union whether the estate ever responded and what response was advanced for the variation between what existed in the fields and what was put on paper.