Humphrey retains top post on TAWU management committee

Chester Humphrey retained the top position of President General of the Technical and Allied Workers’ Union (TAWU) after 55 per cent of the membership voting in the Union’s elections last week Friday.

Humphrey, who received a total of 652 votes, beat his opponent Paul Sylvester by 215 votes. The management committee comprises Andre Lewis as First Vice President; Gordon Raeburn as Second Vice President; Bert Paterson, General Secretary; Trevor Xavier, Assistant General Secretary; and Khary Delves as Treasurer.

The Committee also includes Godwin Thomas, Shirlyn Mitchell, and Shirlene Herbert as Trustees.

Patricia Fleming-Baker – Sec./Chair Women’s Affairs
Richard La Touche – Sec./Chair OSH Commission
Peter Cox – Sec./Chair Sports and Cultural Commission

Watson Benjamin – Ordinary Member
Martin Moore – Ordinary Member
Rodney Thomas – Ordinary Member

Denort Corian – Alternate 1
Alfred Lewis – Alternate 2
Glendon Lewis – Alternate 3

The newly-elected management committee will be presented to the general membership on Saturday, March 2 at the National Stadium when the union holds its triennial convention. (LS)