Trinmar retirees staged a protest in front of Heritage Petroleum building in Point Fortin on Friday morning.
The retirees are seeking intervention from the Government and Heritage Petroleum for a proper medical plan. Spokesperson Frankie Mc Guire said when the Government shut down Petrotrin, they lost their medical plan. He said the pensioners are unable to pay for medication and other related expenses. Mr. Mc Guire said initially, Heritage arranged for a medical plan for them under Tatil where the retirees would pay 20% of their medical costs while the Tatil paid 80%. He said the medical plan was transferred to another insurance firm but they are now being asked to pay 80% of their medical costs.
The group of some 60 retirees said they will step up their protest action if their cries are not heard.