Become a member of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union by completing our membership form.
WHY JOIN?
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 make a one-time payment of twenty five dollars. Currently, the Union’s weekly dues are $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. 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
5% discount on purchases
- CECO PHARMACY
5% discount on selected items within the Pharmacy
- BELMONT CLINIC
10% discount on services provided by the Clinic
5% discount on purchases made from Company's Pharmacy
*Discounts applied to payments via credit or debit card will be exclusive of associated bank charges
- HENDERSONS
10% discount on the first two (2) price-lists
5% discount on any additional price-list
- BEAUTY RAMA (ST. JOHN'S)
10% discount on purchases of $100 or more on non-sale items
- BEAUTY RAMA SUPER CENTRE (OLD PARHAM Rd.)
10% discount on purchases of $100 or more on non-sale items
- CHRISTO'S SUPERMARKET
5% discount on purchases that are not on sale or already discounted to union members
- COURTS (ANTIGUA) Ltd.
5% discount on cash purchases
10% discount on hire purchases for period of 24 months or more
- SANJOY'S HOUSE OF FASHION
10% discount on purchases that are not for sale or already discounted to the union members
- TOWNHOUSE MEGA STORE
10% on purchases that are not on sale or already discounted
- ABI INSURANCE
5%-15% Discount on general Insurance products
- FLOW
Unlimited Broadband Internet for $165 monthly
Postpaid Plan
Single 15GB - $113.23 \ 20GB -$134.60
Family 30GB -$212.64 \ 60GB-$304.20
Data Plans
30 Day - $105 \ 7 Day- $45
- YAHWEH SHAMMAH PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE
Discount rates for ABWU members
Weekly $100
Monthly $425
Term $1280
Session $35
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.
