Recently the TT Contractors Association and President Mickey Joseph have been in the news as vocal opponents of several members of the government in addition to levying harsh criticism of newly completed development projects. Since this association is often granted so much credence by the news media I thought it would be time to explore exactly who these people are.
The Association represents approximately 500 companies across TT. This is roughly one quarter of the total contractors currently operating in the country. President Joseph himself has even stated that if the contractors were subject to licensing requirements, 20% percent of their membership wouldn’t meet even the most basic standards of competency.
The Contractors Association claims to speak for the interests of the whole construction sector and the works that it represents. If that is truly the case then why are the majority of companies so hesitant to join? Perhaps these more prudent businesses recognize that the Association is far more concerned with bludgeoning political opponents than it is promoting and improving the quality and reliability of its members.
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