My condolences to Chand and the PPP family.
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Veteran Trade Unionist Komal Chand passes away
GAWU President Komal Chand
Head of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU), Komal Chand has passed away. According to reports, he died early Wednesday morning in Cuba where he has been receiving medical treatment.
Chand also served as an Executive Member and Parliamentarian for the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).
The Party’s Presidential Candidate, Dr Irfaan Ali, said Guyana has lost a champion fighter for freedom, democracy and workers’ rights.
“Cde Komal Chand dedicated his entire life to the service of humanity. He led the struggle in securing workers’ rights, welfare and freedom. His political life was one of dedication and commitment to democracy, social and economic justice which he fought for and defended until today when he closed his final innings in the journey of life. The PPP/C, workers, Region 3, Guyana has lost a true patriot and exemplary Parliamentarian. To his family, my prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time. May God grant him peace,” Ali said in a statement posted to his Facebook page.
Chand was 75 years old.
My deepest condolences to the family. I know Komal over 40 yrs ago ,good man.
Komal was a good man. He was first and foremost a union man. His lifelong struggle for workers rights through GAWU and other trade union bodies will long be remembered. May his soul rest in peace.
Komal Chand was indeed a good man.
Last time me see him was at the GAWU office in Kingston. He told me their previous office had a fire and most of their archives, including old photographs were destroyed. I presented him with a large copy of a photograph I took in July 1963 in front of Albion sugar factory. Where about 100 men were protesting with a large banner that read DOWN WITH MPCA - WE WANT GAWU, to certify a new union. I was told this certification did not take place until 1972. In return Komal gave me an autographed copy of Ashton Chase book on labour unions.
In Guyana at the time was a national strike and curfew. Six British soldiers arrived to break up the illegal protest at Albion and in the process, I got stabbed in the stomach with a soldier's bayonet, while I continue to take more pictures.
RIP Komal.
Former Member
My condolences to the family of my late comrade Komal Chand, GAWU and the PPP/C. Komal was a champion of the working class, a humble and decent person.
May his soul rest in peace! Condolences to his family.
This guy may have played a part in some serious proxy battles, representing Dr. Jorgan, against Boysie. Nevertheless, my condolences to his family during this very sad time. I heard some members of his family were severely injured in a home invasion not so long ago. It is truly a double tragedy for them at this time.
Former Member
TRIBUTES to Komal Chand from GAWU, PPP/C and MN:
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