Otrobanda in Willemstad, Curaηao, Dutch Caribbean — Caribbean (Dutch Caribbean)
Feliz Chacuto Labor Memorial
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
1. Labor Memorial Marker
(Papiamento):
100 ana di Lucha Laboral
na Korsou
1922 - 2022
CGTC - SSK - SSS
Korsou 17 Yuli 2022
Feliz Chacuto
1861 - 1967
Sindikalista Pionero
(English Translation):
100 years of Labor Struggle
in Curacao
1922 - 2022
CGTC - SSK - SSS
Curacao July 17, 2022
Feliz Chacuto
1861 - 1967
Trade Unionist Pioneer
Erected 2022.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Labor Unions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 12° 6.526′ N, 68° 56.077′ W. Marker is in Willemstad, Curaηao (Curaηao). It is in Otrobanda. It is on Klipstraat, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Klipstraat 39, Willemstad, Curaηao, Dutch Caribbean. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, in in the Atlantic Ocean, and in North America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: de Rouvilleweg 39 (within shouting distance of this marker); Hulanda Village (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fred Arends - The Traditional Dutch Master (about 90 meters
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Also see . . . A Hero for the Dockers of Curacao. In 1922 local workers in the harbor were disgruntled and complained that foreigners had better work conditions than they did. Felix Chacuto played a leading role in the strike that resulted in the first collective labor agreement in the history of Curaηao. (Submitted on February 9, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on February 9, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
