Minister Defies Union on TSTT Reforms | Trinidad and Tobago News

Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath is firing back at the Communications Workers’ Union, calling their criticisms of TSTT “weekly boogeymen” — baseless, personal attacks with no real substance. While acknowledging Chairman Kern Dass’s employment by Maritime, he insists that connection doesn’t grant influence over TSTT’s finances. Padarath accuses insiders and outsiders of trying to protect the status quo by undermining Dass, whom he says is disrupting entrenched self-interest. He vows sweeping reforms are essential for TSTT’s survival, rejecting the union’s focus on short-term issues and pledging not to back down. Meanwhile, he confirms steps are being taken to address long-standing staffing gaps in marketing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/padarath-defends-tstt-against-unions-claims-6.2.2667828.cfc74fa542 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/285238277178ddb5 Report issues to [email protected].