GAWU remembers Kowsilla’s heroism

On the fateful morning, the Estate Manager instructed a scab-driven tractor to clear the factory bridge by ploughing through workers and others who had gathered to denounce the measures of the management. In the process, Kowsilla stood defianttly and her body was badly mangled while several other workers and others were injured. History has recorded that some were maimed for life.

Public Works, Deodat Indar; Region #3 Chairman, Ayube Inshan; GRPA General Secretary, Dharamkumar Seeraj, and WPO General Secretary, Shelia Veerasammy.

In their addresses, the speakers all highlighted the ultimate sacrifice of Kowsilla who demonstrated with her courage and valor the lasting legacy of her contributions to our people. They pointed out that the situation has vastly changed since the era of Kowsilla but continuous work was necessary to ensure that all Guyanese are able to attain their dreams and aspirations. Focus on the sugar industry was renewed as recognition was given to efforts to revitalize the industry taking account of the assaults sustained under the previous Government.

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At the simple activity, wreaths were laid on the tomb of Kowsilla. Tributes were paid by GAWU’s President Seepaul Narine, FITUG’s President Carvil Duncan, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall; Minister within the Ministry of

The GAWU since Kowsilla’s death has organised yearly activities to remember her sacrifice. We are conscious of the efforts of Kowsilla and other who played critcal roles and made many sacrifices to streenthen not only the Union but workers generally.