GPS-WPA to hold public meeting

Following its successful lobbying campaign this year, the Gibraltar Private Sector Workers and Pensioners Association held a public meetingon Wednesday 23rd November at 7p.m. in John MacKintosh Hall.

The Association’s  Committee reported on its activities since the group was formed back in June and were  available to answer any questions from the floor.

The Unite the Union and Moroccan Worker's Association also attended to show their solidarity with the Group.

GPS-WPA welcomes politicians' comments

The Gibraltar Private Sector Workers and Pensioners Association (GPS-WPA) today welcomed the recent comments of the opposition parties on the Rock. The Association has held a series of meetings over the last couple of months with the GSLP, the Liberal Party and the PDP and looks forward to meeting the GSD when this can be arranged.

As regards the three political opposition groups however, the GPS-WPA endorses many of the stated views and intentions of these parties. The issues include a scheme for additional financial support for pensioners to ensure that their standard of living kept up with economic growth and the maintaining and development of Community Care.

The pressure group emphasises its wish to be on good terms with all Gibraltar's parties and therefore looks forward to completing its meetings with all four local political parties.

GPS-WPA meets Chamber

The Gibraltar Private Sector Workers & Pensioners Association (GPS-WPA) recently met with Ed Macquisten, the Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce.

The meeting was another of this summer's programme intended to discuss the aims and objectives of the Association with local organisations. The GPS delegation included committee members John Martinez, Leslie Bruzon and Lyana Armstrong-Emery. The meeting was very productive with much common ground discovered between the GPS-WPA and the Chamber of Commerce. The two organisations are hoping that they will be able to meet again on a
frequent basis.

The GPS-WPA meets GFSB

As a continuation of its programme of lobbying local organisations, the Gibraltar Private Sector Workers & Pensioners Association recently met with the Chairman of the Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses (GFSB)Mr Stuart Rodriguez together with the Vice Chairman, Mr Ian Torilla and Board Member, Mr Alfredo Vazquez. The meeting was intended to discuss the aims and objectives of the GPS-WPA. The meeting was very productive with there being a lot of common ground between the GPS-WPA and the GFSB. The tow organisations are hoping that they will be able to meet on a more frequent basis.

The meeting was one of many that the Association continues to hold this summer with local political parties, business and workers' organisations and other groups and associations here in Gibraltar.

PDP meets Association

As part of its schedule of meetings with local organisations, the Gibraltar Private Sector Workers & Pensioners Association recently met with the Leader and members of the executive of the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP).

As well as Mr. Azopardi himself the party delegation included Moira Walsh, Gigi Sene and Kayron Pozo.The gathering was to discuss the aims and objectives of the new Private Sector group with Keith Azopardi and his Party. It was a good opportunity, says the GPS-WPA, to present its ‘shopping’list in greater detail and to answer any questions Mr. Azopardi and his colleagues may have.

The meeting, says the Association, was both amicable and productive and the PDP Leader promised to discuss the issues raised with the rest of his Party Executive. The contact was one of a number that the GPS-WPA intends to hold this summer with local political parties, business and workers'organisations and other groups and associations.

GPS-WPA meets Liberal Leader

As a continuation of its programme of lobbying local organisations, the Gibraltar Private Sector Workers & Pensioners Association recently met with the Leader of the Liberal Party, Dr. Joseph Garcia.
The meeting was intended to discuss the aims and objectives of the GPS-WPA.

It proved a good opportunity, said the group, to present its ‘shopping’list in greater detail and to answer any questions Dr.Garcia and his party may have. The meeting was very productive and the Liberal Leader promised to discuss thoroughly these issues with his Party Executive.

The meeting was one of many that the Association continues to hold this summer with local political parties, business and workers' organisations and other groups and associations here in Gibraltar

GPS-WPA Demands Free Buses for Locals Only

The Gibraltar Private Sector Workers & Pensioners Association (GPS-WPA) commented today about local bus services. The Group says it that it has been approached by worried residents about alleged misuse of the buses since they became free.

The resulting extra congestion affects citizens of all ages and also local businesses, says GPS-WPA. This is because the buses are being used at peak times by tourists and foreign tour operators offering tours on the buses. This results in not enough room on board for other passengers.

The Association understands that the new bus arrangements are on a trial basis. However, it hopes that the Government and Transport section will take the Association's suggestion on board that the service is only offered to residents and registered workers in Gibraltar. GPS-WPA recommends that bus passes be made available on application from a central office to all residents and registered workers in Gibraltar.

GPS-WPA meets Opposition Leader

As part of its programme of contacting local organisations, the Gibraltar Private Sector Workers & Pensioners Association recently met with the Leader of the Opposition, Fabian Picardo. This was to discuss the aims and objectives of the new group. The meeting was an opportunity, says the GPS-WPA, to present its ‘shopping’list in greater detail and to answer any questions Mr. Picardo may have. The meeting was both amicable and productive and the Opposition Leader promised to discuss thoroughly these issues with his Party Executive.

The meeting was one of the first of many that the Association intends to hold with all local political parties, business and workers' organisations, unions and other groups and associations here on the Rock.

First Meeting of the GPSWPA

The first meeting of the Gibraltar Private Sector Workers & Pensioners Association was held at the John Mackintosh Hall on the 8th June. It was convened by the interim Caretaker Committee and was very well attended.

To start with, a brief presentation was given setting out the aims and purpose of the Association. This was followed by the election of five Committee members for the first year. They are John Martinez, Leslie Bruzon, Lyana Armstrong-Emery, Ray Murphy and Andy Ellul.
Main issues for consideration were raised and were noted by the Committee and these will be carefully considered.

The new Committee will be sending the media a further statement soon setting out the aims of the Association and will provide contact details and the date and time of the GPSWPA weekly surgery.

The Association has already over 700 supporters from the private sector and will be actively expanding even further.