Mr. Mariano Browne, Chief Executive Officer of the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business makes a presentation to Her Honour Mrs. Heather Seale
Opening Remarks by
Her Honour Mrs. Heather Seale
President, Industrial Court of Trinidad and Tobago
A PLATFORM FOR PROGRESS
Shaping the Future of Industrial Relations in Trinidad and Tobago
at the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business IR Seminar 2025
Beyond Bargaining: Building Sustainable Workplaces in T&T
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your kind invitation to deliver opening remarks on behalf of the Industrial Court, especially since this year we are celebrating the Court’s diamond anniversary. This is indeed a timely initiative and I commend you for putting together such a comprehensive programme for participants today.
In attempting to predict the future, we must first take cognisance of our present reality. My approach to my task this morning will be, in the time allotted, to touch on labour law reform in Trinidad and Tobago, and to suggest certain reforms that may be desirable given the direction that the world seems to be heading. A world of inclusivity and greater access to justice. A world of uncertainty, from weather patterns to fast paced technological changes. If our industrial relations climate is to keep pace with societal changes, reform of our labour laws would be essential.