North Coast Hardware Workers Secure First Collective Bargaining Agreement

Workers at North Coast Hardware are now benefiting from the provisions of a newly completed Collective Bargaining Agreement between the company and the Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union (ABWU). The agreement marks an important milestone, as it is the first to be concluded since employees voted for unionisation several years ago.

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North Coast Hardware Workers Secure First Collective Bargaining Agreement

North Coast Hardware Workers Secure First Collective Bargaining Agreement

Apr 14, 2026


Workers at North Coast Hardware are now benefiting from the provisions of a newly completed Collective Bargaining Agreement between the company and the Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union (ABWU). The agreement marks an important milestone, as it is the first to be concluded since employees voted for unionisation several years ago.