ABWU Warns Slow Minimum Wage Rollout Will Deepen Worker Hardship
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) acknowledges the Government’s decision to increase the national minimum wage from $9.00 to $11.50 per hour, effective April 1, 2026, as part of a phased increase toward $13.01 per hour. This adjustment represents an important step in improving the livelihoods of the most vulnerable workers across Antigua and Barbuda.
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JBIC Line Staff Meeting
Location: Jumby Bay
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Pastry's Line Staff Meeting
Location: Different Companies
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Staff Meeting (West Indies Oil Company)
Location: ABWU Headquarters
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
