Business · Developing · 1 min read · Published 4 Nov 2026 ·
NUGFW Seeks Court Referral Over 42 SWRHA Dismissals
By the Luk It Hyah newsdesk · Sources · Reporting disclaimer
The Short
NUGFW says it has requested an unresolved certificate so it can challenge 42 SWRHA dismissals at the Industrial Court, CNC3 reports. The report describes an intended referral, rather than confirming a filed case or court ruling.
Related public figures: Christopher Streete
The Full Story
CNC3 reports that the South-West Regional Health Authority initially issued termination letters to 124 daily-paid employees in October. Following union intervention, workers were told the letters would be withdrawn, but 42 were subsequently dismissed.
Sources: CNC3 / Guardian Media, 4 Nov, 8:20 p.m. Trinidad time ↗
The report says a later Ministry of Labour meeting did not resolve the dispute. NUGFW president-general Christopher Streete said an SWRHA representative attended without instructions on how to proceed. He said the union requested an unresolved certificate and expected it during the week.
Sources: CNC3 / Guardian Media, 4 Nov, 8:20 p.m. Trinidad time ↗
Streete disputes both the procedure and the authority’s description of the employees as casual workers. CNC3 says SWRHA has maintained that classification and that Guardian Media was awaiting its latest response. These are opposing positions, not a judicial determination of employment status or lawful dismissal.
Sources: CNC3 / Guardian Media, 4 Nov, 8:20 p.m. Trinidad time ↗
The report says the union intends to seek redress at the Industrial Court. The certificate, court filing, collective agreement and any judicial determination have not been obtained.
Sources: CNC3 / Guardian Media, 4 Nov, 8:20 p.m. Trinidad time ↗
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