LLC Emphasizes Consolidated Trade Union

The Leadership of the Liberia Labor Congress (LLC) is commending the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Labor for its consultations provided the congress organizing committee during the process of forming a merger between the Liberia Federation of Labor Unions (LFLU) and Congress of National Union of Liberia (CONATUL)

LLC President Elect, Moses Barwror

Speaking during the induction ceremony of officials elect of the newly national trade union organization, Moses Barwror, President General of the Liberia Labor Congress (LLC), said that the organization will increase its influence on all employers and national government for full participation in the discussion on key multi national companies at both regional and international levels.

He said his administration will ensure that trade unions form alliances with other civil society grouping to forge a more consolidated organization framework and stop operating in isolation.

Barwror further said that the LLC will endeavor to make their organization relevant to the true needs of workers in the country, adding “this requires structure which are transparent, free and democratic for every union member regardless of race, sex, religion or political beliefs and must have the opportunity for full participation in the affairs of the LLC”.

He said the splinter unions do not have the ability to represent their members with civil society, nor can they serve as a counter weight to employers while the LLC considers trade union unity, as prerequisite for the successful defense for the workers interest.

He noted that as matter of policy of his administration, the LLC will encourage its members organization to invest a portion of its dues to education, originations, employment creation and retirement scheme for long serving officers with high priority been placed on women and young people.

The LLC President is meanwhile, appealing to her international partners as well various donor institutions to come to the aid of the organization in building its capacity which was undermined as a result of the 14 years civil conflict.

Those inducted included, Moses P. Barwror, President General, Elitha T. Manning, Vice President and Marcus Blamah, Secretary General among others.