Longstanding trade unionist and PPP stalwart Philomena Sahoye-Shury who passed away yesterday has left behind an indomitable footprint in the fight for workers’ rights and benefits, GAWU President Seepaul Narine said last night.
News of Sahoye-Shury’s passing at the age of 91 was shared on social media by People’s Progressive Party General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo. Apart from being a trade unionist, she was a political activist and member of the People’s Progressive Party. She also served as a Member of Parliament and Deputy Mayor of Georgetown.
