Profiles: Heroes, Role Models and Pioneers of Trinidad and Tobago - by Nasser Khan

177 GEORGE WEEKES (1921-1995) H e was the President General of the Oilfield Workers Trade Union from 1962 to 1987 who used aggressive tactics in his fight against those in power. He aligned himself and his followers with the Black Power movement of 1970. He had a powerful style and always stood up with confidence for what he felt was just and right. NOTE: Another significant Trade Unionist was Quintin O’Connor (1908-1958)