St. Kitts and Nevis: St Kitts and Nevis Labour Party hosted its 92nd conference of on Sunday. It was held at Manhattan Gardens, Lime Kiln, Basseterre under the theme “Live, work, prosper: Together.”
Dayton R Campbell, general secretary of the People’s National Party of Jamaica, was the guest speaker. A day ago PM Drew took to his social media handles and invited the public to participate in the conference, emphasizing the importance of their voices in shaping collective future.
The SKNLP, the oldest party in the English-speaking Caribbean region has a rich history. It was originally established as a worker league in 1932 the time when workers’ rights were not recognized. However, it turn itself into a union in 1940, marking a significant milestone in the fight for labour rights.
At the conference, the party leadership, along with the workers, reaffirmed their commitment to the unity and progress of St Kitts and Nevis. Furthermore, PM Drew underlined the role of workers and said that “workers are the backbone of the federation, and this day is dedicated to all the workers and their dedication.”
The Party struggled for the welfare of the labourers’ class, as it was illegal to have a workers’ organization in the country prior to 1940. The Labour Party’s struggle led to the legalization of labor unions. Similarly, the party has fought to ensure social and economic empowerment and national development. The party under the Drew administration has taken many significant steps to promote the rich legacy of SKNLP.
The event was also marked by many entertainment activities attended by a significant number of people. On this occasion the participants had the opportunity to interact directly with the leaders. It is worth noting that the Party already hosted the annual Labor Day on May 6 to apprise the general public of the SKNLP’s public-oriented policies. The SKNLP is the leading force behind the country’s labour movement for the upliftment of labor rights.