"Unity in Diversity"
(ITF GLOBAL) The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) welcomed the adoption of a resolution on just transition at the International Labour Conference (ILC). The new resolution agreed by workers, governments and employers adds to pressure on governments involved in UN climate…
(Itfglobal.org) The Writers Guild of America West and Writers Guild of America East (jointly, WGA) have been on strike since 2 May. Our brothers and sisters are fighting for the future of writing and for the ability to develop and sustain careers in the entertainment industry in the face of the pre…
(Loopnews) The Joint Trade Union Movement (JTUM) is calling for the minimum wage be increased from $17.50 to $30 an hour. Ancel Roget, JTUM's leader and president general of the Oilfields Workers’ Trade Union (OWTU) made the call while speaking during Labour Day celebrations at Charlie King Ju…
GENEVA (ILO News) – Delegates attending the 111th International Labour Conference (ILC) have adopted a new Recommendation on Quality Apprenticeships .The new labour standard aims to support “opportunities for people of all ages to skill, reskill and upskill continuously”…
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) is extremely proud to have broadened its scope to include for the first time, a six-week internship program for students at the Antigua State College (ASC). The internship provided the students with an opportunity for training in a variety of fields rel…
More than 30 staff members at Cricket West Indies Inc. (CWI) are set to benefit from the provisions of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Company and the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU). Under the new Agreement, staff members will receive an annual salary increase over a th…
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has once again put on full display his contempt and disregard for workers in Antigua and Barbuda, and in particular, the former and current employees of LIAT (1974) Ltd. During his regular radio broadcast this past weekend, the Prime Minister unleashed a most despicable…
DOHA (ILO News) – Qatar’s Ministry of Labour and the International Labour Organization (ILO) held a two-day international conference titled "Occupational Heat Stress: Implementation of Practices, Sharing of Experiences" in Doha, Qatar on 9-10 May 2023. The conference brought togethe…
(Guyana Chronicle) A COMPREHENSIVE package inclusive of salary increases and housing benefits will soon be rolled out for educators across the country, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Wednesday. The Head-of-State made the announcement during a visit to the Beterverwagting secondary school, wh…
GENEVA (ILO News) – The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the civil aviation sector, highlighting the need for a human-centred approach to preserve jobs and skills, and attract and retain aviation personnel. Against this backdrop, a Technical meeting on a green, sustainable…