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The struggles and battles, the dedication and camaraderie; the triumphs and celebrations as well as the extent of the involvement of the Barbados Workers Union (BWU) in the life of the Nation, and the lives of those on whose behalf they fought are all portrayed in the images recorded here.
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Item March on the Barbados Telephone Company(2012-11-16)Representatives of the Barbados Workers Union marching through Broad Street en route to the headquarters of the Barbados Telephone Co. Ltd. in support of worker, David Giles. The Barbados Telephone strike of 1981 was one of the BWU's more intense industrial relations battles. Here General Secretary Frank Walcott together with his team strides determinedly into action. The back of the photograph carries handwritten notes indicating the names of those leading the march, including Burns Bonadie, Secretary Treasurer of the CCL [Caribbean Congress of Labour]Item [Conducting Negotiations](2012-11-26) The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.A meeting between Frank Walcott and other BWU (Barbados Workers' Union) members during wage negotiations with The Beverages Group. Handwritten in English on back: "Frank Walcott conducting negotiations with the Beverages Group - 1970s".Item [Solidarity Forever](2012-11-28) The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.A rousing endorsement for the General Secretary from his loyal troops as he addresses issues related to the Commission Agents and Provision Merchants strike. At back of picture: Commission Agents and Provision Merchants Strike. Handwritten on back: "'Solidarity Forever': Barbados Workers Union officers, led by General Secretary Frank Walcott (now Rt. Excellent Sir Frank) sing from the same hymn sheet during a meeting at "Unity House" during the early 1970's. From (l-r) LeVere Richards; Evelyn Greaves; LeRoy Trotman (now Sir Roy) and Lawrence Nurse".Item [Opening of The Labour College](2012-11-28) The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.Frank Walcott (left) greets Prime Minister Errol Barrow and Mrs [Carolyn] Barrow at the opening of the Barbados Labour College, 1974.Item [Frank Walcott, Bill Doherty and Daisies](2012-11-28) The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Cave Hill, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.Frank Walcott and Bill Doherty, Executive Director of AIFLD (American Institute for Free Labor Development), share a light moment at a meeting of the Executive Council of the American Institute for Free Labor and Development. Frank is seen here with a bunch of daisies.Item [Frank Walcott and Carolyn Barrow](2012-11-28) The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.Frank Walcott and Carolyn Barrow in conversation during the 43rd Annual Delegates Conference at Solidarity House.Item [May Day Service](2012-11-28) The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.Sir Frank Walcott (Front row, 1st from the left) seated next to Governor General Sir Deighton Ward. Third from left is President General Lemuel Daniel. In the second row, first from right is Attorney General Maurice King.