Antigua and Barbuda

Workers Union

"Unity in Diversity"

About Us
The Antigua & Barbuda Workers Union (ABWU) commonly known as the Antigua Workers Union (AWU) was formed out of a dire need for Change from the Totalitarian Leadership of the Antigua Trades & Labour Union (AT&LU), which was organized on January 16th, 1939 and registered on March 3rd 1940.

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News and Media
Press Releases
Port manager welcomes recent union changes
Jun 12, 2025

Future Professionals Gain Hands-On Training at the Antigua & Barbuda Workers' Union
Jun 10, 2025

St. Joseph’s Academy Students Engage with Trade Union History During ABWU Lecture
Jun 10, 2025
Sectors
The Antigua & Barbuda Workers Union (ABWU) represents the interests of employees across the wide cross section of the nation's work force.

We work deligently to ensure the rights and entitlements of our members are protected and secured.
Facilities

Conference Facility

Our conference facility caters for a wide range of events to include meeting, receptions and workshops.

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Blue Gardens Snacket

Our snacket provides a varierty of tasty local dishes on a daily basis. Opened for breakfast and lunch.

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Legislation and Publications
Legislations
Publications

Latest

General Workers

The General Workers comprises of workplaces and members that are not captured under the other nine sections. Retired union members and advocates are also captured under this section. The Chairperson and Executive Representative for the General Workers Section is Sis. Everlie Simon and Sis. Anothnette Sharpe Samuel is the Executive alternate.

News and Press Releases

Port manager welcomes recent union changes
Jun 12, 2025
Future Professionals Gain Hands-On Training at the Antigua & Barbuda Workers' Union
Jun 10, 2025
St. Joseph’s Academy Students Engage with Trade Union History During ABWU Lecture
Jun 10, 2025
ABWU Secures Compliance on Public Holiday Pay Entitlements for Hotel Workers
Jun 03, 2025
ABWU Secures Second Bargaining Unit at Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority
Jun 02, 2025

Upcoming Events

Meeting with Jolly Beach staff

Location: Jolly Beach Antigua, Jolly Harbour

Date/Time: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Training at Verandah

Location: Verandah

Date/Time: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Royalton Chic. Balloting

Location: Royalton Chic

Date/Time: Friday, June 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM