…increase to Government ministers/ parliamentarians can be barometer for public servants wagesGeneral Secretary of the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC),Throwback Jerseys, Lincoln Lewis,Cheap Air Max 95, has made several recommendations to the Commission of Inquiry, into the Public Service for the overall improvement of the sector.In a written presentation, to the Commission on Thursday,Cheap Jerseys Wholesale, Lewis recommended a number of systematic and structural changes to optimise public sector performance.GTUC General Secretary,Lincoln LewisOutlining there should be distinct variances between the various sectors, the GTUC head noted the Public Sector has a regulatory and managerial role which public servants are expected to deliver within the laws, using check and balances and cannot be equated to the private or any other sector, since they have a special role on many occasion to conduct the State’s business.In this regard, Lewis asserted that ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of such service do not require privatisation; what is required is revisiting an examination of the present structure and putting systems in place to optimise performance.Currently, there exists a skewed political position in favour of the private sector. This is evident in the establishment of a Ministry of Business,NFL Jerseys China, and the removal of Ministries that specifically attended to the Public Service and Cooperatives.Lewis also suggested that the commission recommends that the process of collective bargaining commence and the recent increase to Government ministers and parliamentarians be used as the barometer to arrive at a Wage Package for public sector employees.The dismantling of the Wages Policy in the public sector must be revisited by way of introducing a Comprehensive Job Evaluation, which will determine the content of the job and the remuneration it deserves,Cheap Jerseys 2018,Lewis also requested that attention be paid to the workers’ fundamental rights and freedoms.“GTUC is mindful of pronouncements made by government officials that this commission is vested with the authority to address wages and salaries, and also by trade union leaders that this commission will be given a proposal on wages and salary increases.“This is not within the remit of the power of the commission to do so and the commission is urged to address this matter, consistent with the law.”Speaking specifically on institutional strengthening and appointments, the GTUC representative called for immediate appointments of constitutional bodies that impact on the functioning and delivery of quality public service and the upholding of professionalism and integrity in the service.He noted that GTUC requires the appointment of Public Service Appellate Tribunal and the Integrity Commission.Lewis said that “GTUC desires strengthening of the Office of the Ombudsman by way of law and other resources in order that this institution can be given the requisite teeth to deliver to workers and citizens who may not be covered under the trade unions or want to have access to this service.He held that the appointment of the tribunal is important not only because it is enshrined in the constitution, but moreso because of the spirit and intent that led to its establishment.“This institution is tasked with the responsibility of addressing grievances within the public service and its employees. This is important to ensuring an environment that is just and fair where workers can operate under the circumstances where they are assured that justice will always prevail.”GTUC sees the establishment of an Industrial Tribunal/Court as important to expediting grievances and impasse between unions and employers, which is hinged to a stable industrial environment.Lewis also made extensive presentations on improving the working conditions, remuneration, job availability, contracts and healthcare benefits within the public sectorHe noted that GTUC is encouraged by the Government of Guyana’s expressed desire and commitment for an improved Public Service.“It is evident in this Commission of Inquiry into the Public Service,Authentic NFL Jerseys Wholesale, which signals the first step in the right direction. From this backdrop GTUC urges this commission in its work to pay due diligence to this nation’s cultural and economic circumstances, and more so ensure that the Laws of Guyana are upheld as are the fundamental rights,” Lewis stated.