Protecting Hinterland Workers Through Legal Education

Protecting hinterland workers through legal education

The announcement by the Labour Ministry to dispatch legal professionals into indigenous and hinterland communities represents a necessary and commendable step towards addressing a longstanding and deeply entrenched issue—labour exploitation in the hinterland regions of Guyana. The initiative, unveiled during the National Toshaos Council Conference, targets a critical gap in knowledge that continues to leave indigenous workers vulnerable to abuse…

Hinterland residents to be educated on workers’ rights as Labour Ministry clamps down on exploitation   - INews Guyana

Recognising that many hinterland workers often fall prey to big companies who exploit and take advantage of their lack of knowledge about workers’ rights and contractual obligations, the Ministry of Labour has revealed plans to send legal professionals into various indigenous communities to sensitise residents on these matters. Announced by Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton on […] The post Hinterland residents to be educated on workers’ rights as …