Seepaul Narine will be returning as the President of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU), after he was re-elected at the concluded Delegates’ Congress.
The 47-member General Council, consistent with the Union’s Constitution, was charged with electing the new Central Executive Committee, which comprises the Union’s officers and seven members.
Arising from the elections are Harvey Tambron as Vice President, Aslim Singh as General Secretary, Poorandatt Narine as Assistant General Secretary and Treasurer; and Rikiram Shrikishen, Hernie Parks, Julius Nurse, Bikram Singh, Taramattie Dyal, Gordon Thomas and Raywattie Persaud as members.
Seepaul Narine has been re-elected GAWU President
The elected Committee will be responsible for providing leadership and guidance between meetings of the General Council and usually meets monthly. At the same time, the elected officers are charged with the day-to-day functioning of the Union.
The General Council meeting also received greetings from the General Secretary of the International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers’ Associations (IUF), Sue Longley and the First Vice President of the University and Allied Workers (UAWU), Clifton Grant.
Meanwhile, Narine said he looks forward to working alongside the General Council in advancing the efforts and work of the Union. He shared the importance of collectivism among members and noted that though challenges would arise, coming together can see the Union triumphing. The Union President added that despite the successes, there is still much more to be accomplished.
During the opening of the conference last week, the GAWU President had expressed optimism with the way the economy and particularly, the agriculture sector has been going.
“It is important to acknowledge the positive developments taking place in Guyana. The country has made impressive economic progress under the Presidency of Dr Mohammed Irfaan Ali and team. We admire their efforts to improve the well-being and welfare of all citizens. President Ali’s commitment to building a One Guyana nation is commendable. And the involvement of working people and their family, all of us, are crucial to this effort.”
“To propel Guyana forward, we must enhance our abilities and expertise. We are aware of measures being taken to address this issue. And we urge that all Guyanese contribute to the country’s progress, and thereafter reap its successes,” Narine said.
When the new Committee met for the first time, they pledged to continue ensuring that union members are protected and their rights safeguarded. President Irfaan Ali has also committed the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government’s assurance that it will listen to their concerns and act on them. (G12)
