Colin Virgo

Colin Virgo is the assistant general secretary of the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) in Jamaica. Known for his advocacy for workers' rights, especially in relation to the injustices surrounding contract work, Virgo often draws on historical figures like Sir Alexander Bustamante, Jamaica's first prime minister, to highlight ongoing issues faced by workers today. His recent speeches have emphasized the need for better protections and benefits for contract workers, drawing attention to how their lack of access to job security and union representation undermines their rights and livelihoods.