Randall Howard

Randall Howard (born 1961) is a former

South African

trade unionist.

Born in the

shop steward for the Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU). He soon became the chair of the shop stewards' committee, and organised events such as long union meetings on Friday, intended to disrupt port activities and encourage employers to engage with the union's demands.^[1]

Howard's success led him to win election as chair of the TGWU's

South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union, winning election as the new union's general secretary.^[1]

In 2006, Howard was elected as the president of the International Transport Workers' Federation.^[2] He stood down from his union positions in 2009, when he became an advisor to Richard Baloyi, the Minister of Public Services.^[3]

References

^ ^a ^b Forrest, Kally (2006). "In the union". South African Labour Bulletin. 30.
^ "Ports & Ships Maritime News". Ports & Ships. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
^ "COSATU honours SATAWU General Secretary". UNI Global Union. Retrieved 9 March 2021.

Trade union offices
Preceded by Nkosinathi Nhleko	General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers' Union 1994–2000	Succeeded by Union merged
Preceded by New position	General Secretary of the South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union 2000–2009	Succeeded by Zenzo Mahlangu
Preceded by Umraomal Purohit	President of the International Transport Workers' Federation 2006–2010	Succeeded by Paddy Crumlin

[forrest-1] Forrest, Kally (2006). "In the union". South African Labour Bulletin. 30.

[2] "Ports & Ships Maritime News". Ports & Ships. Retrieved 9 March 2021.

[3] "COSATU honours SATAWU General Secretary". UNI Global Union. Retrieved 9 March 2021.

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