Dear Editor,
A few days ago a worker of the Demerara Harbour Bridge [DHB] wrote to your newspaper about the challenges we workers are facing. I want to say all that was said is true. DHB workers are facing hard times and everyday people are leaving the job because of the management. I believe that some in the management have no heart for the workers.
Right now, DHB bought two buses to transport workers and they are parked most of the time. The only time they were used was when the Span 9 was changed. Since then they are in the compound though millions were spent. DHB also bought a truck to remove vehicles that weigh 22 tonnes. Editor, is like the people who bought it were not thinking. The bridge weight limit is 18 tonnes and anything over requires a special crossing, meaning, the bridge has to be shut down. That truck is another white elephant. Right now DHB is renting a truck to do lifting and has a useless one parked. I have to wonder what were in the peoples’ minds when they bought these things.
Editor, workers cannot talk since people twist things their own way. Our Union is with us and I am glad they are here because the situation could have been worse. But the Minister and the Government need to take a serious look at what is taking place at the Harbour Bridge before one day there is no experienced worker left.
Sincerely,
(Name and Address Withheld)
