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Tulsiraj Benydin
<B>Trade Unionist, leader of the FSCC</B>
<B> Will all unions group together on 1st May?</B>
I believe trade unions in Mauritius are moving in the right direction; we are falling in line with the international trend, which is to group all trade unions together on issues where there is the same vision and target. There is an evolution in unity and solidarity around the world level and this is why we have organised a common platform.
What events are you organising?</B>
We will first have a wreath-laying ceremony in St Jean cemetery. Then, we will march with our banners, music and messages to Rose-Hill. This is a day when we will come forward with our claims and thoughts. This procession should be very colourful. All this will end up in a social gathering near New Eton College in Rose-Hill.
What are the main points that will be brought up in your speeches?</B>
The new challenge of trade unions this year is to call upon the younger generation to join the unions. I believe we need new blood to face new challenges such as drugs and violence. Only they can help create a better society free from all these scourges. I believe that unions can’t be absent from such debate. But we will of course continue to fight for decent employment, which should cater for the cost of living, cope with necessities for all families and guarantee the dignity of all workers.
<B> It is the last “Labour Day” before the general elections. All parties have already announced that it will be a highly political debate. Do you expect government to announce important decisions on that specific day?</B>
Every year, Labour Day appears like a competition between political parties to see who will have the larger crowd and who will bring up the most important issues. But the main parties should recognise that Labour Day is for workers. We expect them to come up with their manifestos on that day and we hope for clear messages from them on what they intend to do for workers.
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