MINISTERS OF the clergy are to meet at month-end with the working group appointed by Donald Buchanan, Minister of Labour and Social Security, to discuss the introduction of a flexible work-week.
Fourteen clergymen, including Canon Weeville Gordon, Custos of Kingston, and the Rev. Carmen Stewart, Custos of St. Andrew, met with Mr. Buchanan at his office yesterday to discuss the impact of flexitime on religious standards. This followed concerns raised recently by the religious leaders about the effect of the proposed new work times on their community.
Mr. Buchanan and the clergymen exchanged papers outlining their positions. Mr. Buchanan's included a document outlining the positions of the Government, employers and the trade unions on the matter.
They agreed to meet with the working group, headed by Permanent Secretary Anthony Irons, between the group's next meeting on February 22 and the next meeting of the Labour Advisory Committee on March 1.
