Steel Plant Reopens Amid Union Tensions | Trinidad and Tobago News

A once-shuttered steel plant is set to roar back to life under new ownership, with Ibis Steel pledging $750 million and up to 1,000 jobs — but the Steel Workers’ Union of T&T is demanding former workers be prioritized. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar rejects this, insisting the U.S.-backed company can hire anyone qualified and criticizing the union for not acting sooner. Union president Timothy Bailey counters that 2,000 displaced workers deserve a seat at the table, especially as debts from ArcelorMittal’s closure remain unresolved. He also pushes for urgent legislative reforms to protect workers’ rights, calling for direct talks with the Prime Minister — before the nation’s future hinges on who gets hired next. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/484fd170fb46fb91