TWU's West Indian American Day Presence Largest Ever

TWU Local 100’s pride in its Caribbean-American heritage and the union’s growing political clout in the City and State were on full display at this years West Indian Day Parade on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. TWU Local 100 got the festivities started early at the Labor Day event. The union’s huge procession featured a large float on a flatbed with a DJ blasting Caribbean tunes – following a custom-made union banner, then brought up with an NYCT bus and several hundred marchers. In addition, eight dancers on stilts and others in flamboyant costumes made the TWU’s contingent the most eye-catching as the parade began.

State Assemblywoman Diana Richardson, who was instrumental in the passage of the Cleaner Assault bill, proudly marched with TWU, and a host of other politicians from both City and State government stopped by to greet the union’s officers and rank-and-file members.

Local 100’s top four officers – President John Samuelsen, Secretary Treasurer Earl Phillips, Recording Secretary LaTonya Crisp-Sauray and Administrative Vice President Angel Giboyeaux –  all marched.  President Samuelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Phillips were acknowledged by Governor Cuomo and invited to march with him at the head of the parade.Phillips especially enjoying the celebration of his Caribbean roots.  He was last year’s Grand Marshal.

Many of our marchers joined the TWU member base on Bedford Avenue, where jerk chicken was served to members and guests, along with other Caribbean favorites. Enjoy the photos!

Content from West Indian Day 2016

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