Grenada Public Workers Union

07/09/2026

Scholarship. Excellence. Potential.

These were the watchwords as the Grenada Public Workers’ Union celebrated recipients of the 2026 Lauret Clarkson Scholarship and Assistance Awards.

In congratulating the students, GPWU President Daisy M. Hazzard reminded them that the awards recognise more than academic performance. They also reflect the commitment, discipline and potential required to pursue excellence.

05/09/2026

Life’s value is often found in the things we can easily overlook — a moment of peace, time with family, a kind word, a chance to rest, and the beauty around us.

As we head into the weekend, may we remember to take some time to slow down, recharge and appreciate the simple things.

The Grenada Public Workers’ Union wishes all our members, their families and the wider community a peaceful and refreshing weekend.

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

Investing in education is investing in possibility, and for the Grenada Public Workers’ Union, it is also an investment in the families we represent.

The GPWU continued that commitment with the 2026 Luret Clarkson Scholarship and Assistance Awards, providing educational support to 49 students across Grenada and Carriacou.
This year, five students were awarded new scholarships to secondary school for the 2026–2031 period, joining 12 continuing scholars at the secondary and TAMCC levels. A further 32 students received one-off educational assistance, extending the programme's reach to even more families of GPWU members.

One of the Union's flagship programmes, the initiative is named in honour of Sister Luret Clarkson, whose contribution to the GPWU and the labour movement continues to be remembered through an investment that looks firmly to the future.

To every recipient, this support represents more than financial assistance. It represents confidence in your ability, recognition of your effort and an expectation that you will make the most of the opportunity before you.

To the parents and guardians, we recognise the sacrifices behind every achievement and are pleased that, through the collective strength of the Union, the GPWU can help ease some of that responsibility.

49 students. 49 investments in potential. 49 reasons to keep building.

Congratulations to our 2026 Luret Clarkson Scholarship and Assistance Award recipients.

24/08/2026

The Grenada Public Workers’ Union pays tribute to the life and service of Stephne Sybil Winsborrow, a former member of the Union and veteran nurse who dedicated many years to the care of others.

Mrs. Winsborrow was well known within the nursing profession and served as a nurse and Matron at the St. George’s Hospital during the 1980s. Her career recalls an earlier era of nursing, when starched white uniforms and caps were the standard and nurses lived at the Nurses’ Hostel as part of their professional life.

Born on April 19, 1944, Mrs. Winsborrow passed away on July 27, 2026, and was laid to rest on August 25.

The GPWU extends its deepest condolences to her family, friends, former colleagues and all whose lives were touched by her service and care.

We invite former colleagues, patients, friends and members of the public who knew or worked with Mrs. Winsborrow to share a memory or leave a message of tribute in the comments as we honour her contribution to nursing and public service in Grenada.

May she rest in peace, and may her legacy of service be remembered.

16/08/2026

As Grenada prepares for its inaugural VAT-Free Weekend on August 28–29, 2026, the GPWU encourages members and workers across the country to plan ahead, spend wisely and make the most of the savings available.

Every dollar saved matters, particularly for working families managing the rising cost of living.

Targeted Relief. Responsible Governance.
The countdown is on. In just 14 days, Grenadians can benefit from the inaugural VAT-Free Weekend on August 28-29, 2026.

Start planning now to make the most of this cost-of-living relief measure.

Review the preliminary list of participating businesses and map out your shopping route ahead of time to maximize your savings.

View list here -https://www.finance.gd/docs/2026/VAT_Free_Listing2.pdf

16/08/2026

The ILO’s Global Employment Trends for Youth 2026 highlights renewed challenges in youth employment. Young workers need opportunities that provide fair wages, job security, social protection, safe working conditions, respect for workers’ rights and meaningful opportunities for growth.

As a trade union, we believe young workers must also understand their rights, have a voice in the workplace and be empowered to participate in shaping the future of work.

The goal is not just jobs for our youth. It is decent jobs, decent wages and a future they can build on.

12/08/2026

On International Youth Day 2026, the Grenada Public Workers’ Union joins the global conversation on the realities affecting young people and the support systems needed to help them thrive.

We are pleased to share this important panel discussion hosted by the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union, examining drug, alcohol and gambling addiction among young people.

Under this year’s International Youth Day theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” the discussion is particularly timely. While young people across our region may face different circumstances, many are navigating similar pressures, vulnerabilities and challenges that can have lasting consequences for their health, families, employment and future.

For the trade union movement, these are not issues that exist outside the workplace. They affect workers, families and communities and demand greater awareness, honest conversations, access to support and collective action.

We encourage our members, particularly our young workers, to watch, listen and share.

09/08/2026

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