Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow OBE (18 December 1884 – 14 May 1958)[1] is notable as the founder of the modern trade union movement in Guyana.
On 2 December 1964 then premier of Guyana, Dr. Cheddi Jagan, unveiled a bronze statue of Critchlow in the compound of the Parliament Building.
Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow devoted his life to changing the harsh conditions under which men were forced to work in those days.
His work is especially remembered on 1 May, which is designated as: On this day, wreaths are laid at the base of Critchlow's statue by leaders of the government and prominent trades unionists.
They march under the banner of their particular trade union in a show of solidarity for workers' rights This business-related Guyanese biographical article is a stub.