Become a member of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union by completing our membership form.
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union represents employees on an individual and collective basis. To become a member of the Union, one only has to complete the registration form and pay a one-time payment of Twenty Five Dollars. Currently, the Union’s weekly dues is $10, which can be paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
Excellent Representation with No High, Upfront Costs.
ABWU is staffed by a team of highly competent and experienced Industrial Relations Officers and supporting clerical staff. Since 1967 we have negotiated better wages and superior benefits for workers. The ABWU was instrumental in establishing a thrift fund and medical insurance for hotel workers and has recently introduced paternity leave benefits for workers across many industries.
Members of the Union pay a monthly membership fee and are entitled to representation for grievances being handled at the workplace, Labour Department or the Industrial Court. Non-members on the other hand are required to pay an upfront consultation fee and an additional case fee to have their matter processed by the Union.
Membership Card Initiative
Becoming a member of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union gives you much more than exceptional representation on various grievances. The Union has partnered with various workplaces to provide discounts for its membership. Please see below a list of the Union’s Corporate Partners:
- Billys Food Mart
- Ceco Pharmacy
- Belmont Clinic
- Hendersons
- Beauty Rama (St. John's)
- Christo's Supermarket
- Courts (Antigua) Ltd.
- Sanjoy's House of Fashion
- Townhouse Mega Store
Discounted Legal Services
The ABWU offers a range of discounted legal services to its members through its in-house attorney-at -law. Consultation is free for members. Make an appointment today! Tel. 462-2005.
Training and Education
The ABWU priorities the training and education of its members. Through its partner Cipriani College of Labour and Cooperative Studies, the Union continues to facilitate many scholarships in Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Math, English and foreign language Courses.
Additionally, the ABWU facilitates regular personal and professional development seminars in various areas such as Customer Service, Leadership, Division C of the Labour Code, Mental Health and Shop Steward Training.
