The market vendors have formalized themselves into a union and President Eon Andrews said the body is seeking to restore respect to the vendors.
Speaking to the media yesterday, Andrews explained that the union was named the Guyana Market Vendors Union and was formally established on July 28. He pointed out that vendors are very important members of the private sector and the union will be aiming at bringing a level of understanding between the vendors and authorities.
Andrews said the establishment of a union comprising market/itinerant vendors would assist in providing efficient countrywide service for the benefit and welfare of the public. Its objectives are: to educate its members in the rules of good hospitality and service; to act as the official representative of its members in respect of all matters concerning their operation in Guyana; to provide medical, insurance, hospitalization and other benefits for its members; to act as an agent for its members in the importation of goods; to provide assistance and legal representation to its members appearing before the courts or in relation to matters where such competence is deemed necessary; to assist the relevant authorities in fixing fees for vendors; to assist in and act for members in registration, payment of contributions, applications for benefits, hearing of appeals and acting in all matters relating to National Insurance and to cooperate with and assist any organization which shares a mutual interest.
