Derrick V. Burgess is a Bermudian politician, former labour union leader and hotel executive.

His involvement in trade unionism commenced upon his election as shop steward at the Holiday Inn Hotel.

In October 2001, he was elected First Vice President of the Caribbean Congress of Labour, the first Bermudian to hold that position.

He has travelled extensively throughout the United States and the Caribbean, and Geneva, Switzerland wearing the hat of a trade unionist.

In December 2004, Mr. Burgess was re-elected to the position of 1st Vice President for the Caribbean Congress of Labour.