The National Workers Union (NWU) will host its Annual Congress of Delegates on Friday, 20 February 2026, under the theme: “The National Workers Union must continue to defend/protect/advance the economic, social, political and industrial achievements over the many years of its operation.”
In keeping with the Union’s Constitution, delegates from the various branches convene annually to receive a status report on the organisation’s development and future outlook. This year’s Congress will take place at the NWU Headquarters, in the Conference Room of the John Burke King Industrial Academy at Unity House, #7 Maurice Mason Avenue, Sans Souci, Castries. The Open Session is scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m.
Chairperson Cde Kimani Pompelis will preside over the formal opening proceedings and Cde Nnamdi Obodoechina, Central Committee Member and Shop Steward at St. Jude Hospital, will deliver the invocation.
Secretary General Cde Johann M. Harewood will present the Welcome Address, setting the tone for the Congress. The Feature Address will be delivered by Cletus Springer, Chairman of the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC), who brings extensive experience in industrial relations.
Brief remarks will be delivered by Emma Hippolyte, Minister for Labour. Solidarity messages are also expected from regional and international affiliates.
Following the Open Session, the Congress will move into a Closed Session, during which delegates will receive and examine reports and formulate work plans for the upcoming term.
