Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow
Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow is recognized as the Father of Trade Unionism in the British Empire and a national hero of Guyana. His legacy as a champion of workers' rights and electoral fairness is frequently invoked in the context of the ongoing fight for free and transparent elections in the country.
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Ras Makonnen expressed respect for Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow and his union organizing efforts in Guyana.
Ras Makonnen – Unsung Pan-Africanist pioneer from Guyana
Guyana· 2026-01-26
Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow founded the British Guiana Labour Union in 1919 to represent dock workers.
The fall of the trade union movement and its consequencesGuyana· 2025-11-30
Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow is recognized for leading the charge for one-man-one-vote in 1926.
The process leading to every election must be beyond reproachGuyana· 2025-09-08
Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow sacrificed much to secure the right to vote in secret.
GECOM phone policy threatens secrecy of the ballotGuyana· 2025-08-10Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow led the Trade Union Movement in the struggle for voting rights in Guyana.
No political party must be handed two-thirds majority in parliamentGuyana· 2025-08-04
The GTUC mentioned Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow as part of the historical and indigenous institution that has shaped the very foundation of Guyana’s development.
Section of Critchlow Labour College gutted by fireGuyana· 2025-08-02
Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow founded the British Guiana Labour Union in 1919 and was a key figure in the trade union movement.
Notes on the rise and struggles of trade unionism in GuyanaGuyana· 2025-07-06
Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow is referenced as a figure to unite the nation for justice, equality, and democracy.
We call on the government to uphold the Constitution, restore the people’s rights, and guarantee free, fair, and credible electionsGuyana· 2025-05-08
Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow is the Father of Trade Unionism in the British Empire.
The United Workers Party’s declaration to dissolve workers’ organisations is both political malpractice and historical amnesiaGuyana· 2025-04-14
Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow had already established the British Guiana Labour Union (BGLU) in 1919.
EUSI KWAYANA AT 100: A TRIBUTEGuyana· 2025-04-07
Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow is recognized as Guyana’s second National Hero and Father of Trade Unionism in the British Empire.
Critchlow Labour College became an educational sanctuary and a conduit to higher learning for Guyanese from all walks of lifeGuyana· 2025-03-25Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow is recognized as the Father of Trade Unionism in the British Empire and Guyana’s National Hero, championing the fight for 'one-man-one vote.'
We celebrate our achievements on our 55th Republic Anniversary but will continue our struggles to achieve an equitable and dignified societyGuyana· 2025-02-24Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow is recognized as the Father of Trade Unionism in the British Empire and Guyana’s National Hero.
Ramkarran’s invoked Articles 59 and 159 of the Constitution does not preclude the implementation of biometricsGuyana· 2025-02-17
