Port workers made history on Monday as both bargaining units convened at Freedom Hall for the first time under the sole representation of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union (ABWU).
Deputy General Secretary of the ABWU, Chester Hughes addressed a packed room of workers including administrative staff, equipment operators, mechanics, security personnel, and longshoremen, declaring "One port, one mission, one union!"
Also present at the meeting was the negotiating team who will play a key role in addressing longstanding concerns. Chief among the issues raised is the engagement of contract workers to perform roles that should rightly be carried out by permanent port staff.
The ABWU has signaled its intention to challenge this practice and advocate for fair employment standards across the board.
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