Welcome to the Oilfields Workers’ Trade Union

Welcome to the Oilfields Workers’ Trade Union! Born out of the historic General Strike and anti-colonial revolt of June 1937 in Trinidad, the OWTU has a proud tradition of being the most important trade union in the Anglophone Caribbean.

 

Vision
Continuing the tradition of the mass movement towards achieving a society with the power to determine its destiny on the basis of equity, social justice and a decent standard of living for all.

Mission
Conscious of our working class ideology, we advance our vanguard role in the movement by:

  • Building solidarity;
  • Improving/defending the quality of life of our members and working people as a whole;
  • Giving voice the voiceless through organizing, educating and political action

 

OWTU : A JOURNEY TO FREEDOM

Current Events

  • One Day Leadership Seminar for Principal Officers
    Mon, 24/10/2011 - 8:00am
  • 3-Day Orientation Seminar for New Officers and Shop Stewards
    Tue, 18/10/2011 - 8:00am

    Recently elected officers and shop stewards of the Union will experience an intense 3-day (Oct 18-20) introduction into what the OWTU's mission and vision are and what are required of good officers.

    Officers and Shop Stewards who have been selected to attend must confirm with their respective HR departments to confirm receipt of letters from the Union. For more information, please contact Cde. Lisa Radhay at the OWTU Secretariat at 652-2701. 

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