CTUSAB is the consolidation of the labour organizations under one umbrella.
The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados(CTUSAB) has emerged as a respected voice of Barbadian labour, as it represents the collective views of its members on broad national issues of an industrial relations, and socioeconomic and political nature.
As an umbrella organization, the CTUSAB seeks to strengthen the labour movement by positioning itself towards influencing policy decisions which impact on workers and the populace at large.
It should be recognized that the work of the Congress is not limited to the national front, but is extended to address regional and global issues that impact on civil rights and liberties, including human rights and trade human rights, which all people must enjoy.
The focus of the Congress is clearly set out in the aims and objectives of its constitution: For example the constitution specifically speaks to:
- Promoting the interests of its members, and generally seeking to advance the social and economic welfare of the workers of Barbados.
- The securing of legislation, which will safeguard and improve the economic security and social welfare of workers, and the security and welfare of all people.
- Promoting the cause of peace and freedom in the world, by assisting and cooperating with free and democratic labour movements throughout the world.
- Promoting and improving inter union harmony, and establishing a framework for the resolution of disputes.
It is significant to note that the constitution also provides for the sovereignty of each of its affiliates to be respected. This is reflected under the aims and objectives of the constitution, which speaks specifically to promoting and respecting the autonomy of each affiliate.
Evidence that this has been observed, is recorded in the Congress' acceptance of the NUPW decision to undertake to negotiate separately with Government, in reaching arriving at a two year wages and salaries agreement.
The CTUSAB's prides itself on the observance of and the respect shown for individual sovereignty and autonomy of each of its affiliates.
It is important to point out, that the Congress holds steadfastly to the promotion of democratic ideals. It is also equally important to note that the CTUSAB remains free of any partisan political affiliation.
