As Guyana celebrates its 59th Independence Anniversary, the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) honours the workers—past, present, and future—whose sacrifices, struggles, and leadership paved the way for our country’s freedom on May 26, 1966…
Independence must mean something—especially for those who made it possible. The Labour Movement, beginning with the founding of the Trade Union Movement in 1926, was central to the struggle for self-determination. It is workers who marched, organised, and agitated to break the chains of colonial rule…
In 2025, Guyana boasted a $ $1.38 trillion (US$6.63 billion) and projected oil revenues of US$2.8 billion. Despite these figures, the average worker continues to struggle… This is not a mixed anniversary for Guyana’s working class…
The Trade Union Movement remains committed to fighting for a just and equitable Guyana—for a nation where workers are respected, their rights protected, and their contributions rewarded…
On this 59th Independence Anniversary, GTUC urges every Guyanese to reflect on the journey we’ve made—and the battles yet to be won. Our ancestors fought for our freedom. We must honour them not just in word, but in action—by continuing the fight for justice, dignity, and shared prosperity.
Happy Independence, Guyana. Let us make it mean something—for all.
