Latest update January 17th, 2025 6:30 AM
Trade Unionist Andrew Garnett dies
Kaieteur News – Trade Unionist and Former President of the Guyana Local Government Officers Union (GLGOU) and the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) Andrew Garnett has died.
In a message of condolence, the GTUC said that it mourns Garnett’s death while noting that he gave “yeoman service to the trade union community”.
Trade Unionist, Andrew Garnett
He also served as the Congress’ Principal Assistant Secretary.
“As GTUC reflects on Bro. Garnett’s numerous contributions to the trade union movement, we particularly remember his leading role in developing policies and programmes on Occupational Safety and Health, and HIV/AIDS.
Bro. Garnett, who came out of the public health field, worked with the Caribbean Congress of Labour and the Commonwealth Trade Union Congress in developing a Safety Manual for trade unions in the Caribbean,” the GTUC said in its statement.
Garnett served as Founder Member and Chairman of the National Committee on Occupational Safety and Health. He also served as a member of the Administrative Committee on the Caribbean Congress of Labour and represented the trade unions as a member of the Guyana Local Government Commission
“GTUC also recalls Bro. Garnett’s passion for workers’ rights and access to education. These were evident in him making himself available to lecture on the Industrial Relations programmes at the Critchlow Labour College, his work in organising workshops for cadres in the trade union movement, leading team on negotiating Collective Bargaining Agreements, etc.,” the statement said.
According to the GTUC, Garnett died last week and will be “forever be cherished”. The GTUC said that his contributions to the working class will never be forgotten. “He has left a legacy the trade union movement is proud of.”
The GTUC and GLGOU will host a Night of Reflection on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the Critchlow Labour College from 7:00 p.m.
“GTUC extends heartfelt condolences to Bro. Garnett’s wife, children and other loved ones,” the Union said.
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