"Unity in Diversity"
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers Union is aware of certain comments made by Development Commissioner, Ambassador Daven Joseph, surrounding the ongoing LIAT Severance matter. During a recent radio interview, Joseph falsely and maliciously accused the Antigua & Barbuda Workers’ Union of politicizi…
The tenacious spirit of employees at Frank B. Armstrong won them a monumental victory that has culminated in the recent signing of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union representing the workers – the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union – and the employer. Frank B employees had been…
Approximately 40 Supervisors and Heads of Department completed a course in Occupational Safety and Health on Tuesday. The training was organized by the Antigua and Barbuda Worker’s Union (ABWU) with support from the Labour Department. Key topics included Workman’s Compensation and Occupational Inju…
Newly appointed member of the Medical Benefits Board, Chester Hughes, has pledged to represent workers' interests to the best of his ability as he commences a three-year tenure. Hughes, who also serves as Deputy General Secretary of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) welcomed the appoint…
GENEVA (ILO News) – Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) measures are key to building an inclusive, integrated and gender-responsive approach to preventing and eliminating violence and harassment in the world of work, a new International Labour Organization (ILO) report finds. The report, Preventin…
GENEVA (ILO News) – Labour markets have shown surprising resilience despite deteriorating economic conditions, but recovery from the pandemic remains uneven as new vulnerabilities and multiple crises are eroding prospects for greater social justice, according to a new International Labour Organizat…
Money Management, Work Ethics and Civil Service Regulations were among several topics explored at a recent training workshop organized by the Antigua and Barbuda Trade Union Congress (TUC). The two-day workshop attracted 28 participants and was held under the theme: Empowering Our People for Greate…
Antigua and Barbuda is participating in a major labour market study covering 15 Caribbean nations. The Gender Differential Labour Market Impact Study is said to be the first comprehensive data-gathering exercise in the Caribbean addressing workplace issues such as equity and fairness, workplace rep…
Dozens of workers across multiple industries have elected the Antigua and Barbuda Workers Union (ABWU) as their legally recognized bargaining agent within the last few months. According to ABWU General Secretary, Sen. David Massiah, these developments demonstrate that Unionism is still vibrant and…
Across November the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) as part of its Caribbean Tourism Month has been raising awareness of the importance of tourism to the Caribbean region under the theme of ‘One Caribbean: Investing in our People, Protecting our Planet, Prosperity for All’. As the month draws…