"Unity in Diversity"
“Representing Women and Domestic Workers in a Post Pandemic World” was the theme for Tuesday’s meeting of the IUF Caribbean Regional Women’s Conference.The session brought together dozens of women trade unionists from across the region, with theaim of developing recommendations to assist women in…
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) and the Antigua Trades & Labour Union (AT&LU) are host to the 6th International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations (IUF) Caribbean Regional Conference.The series of meetings commenc…
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) has secured its first Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with Carib Seas Ltd, paving the way for the introduction of new benefits for line staff employees. The recently signed CBA is the culmination of several months of protracted nego…
Line staff at ACB Caribbean will benefit from a 6.5% salary increase following the signing of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) which covers the period October 2020 – September 2023.On Friday June 3, 2022, the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU), the Management ofACB Caribbean…
Joseph is a consummate professional who brings to the ABWU over two decades of experience inthe Trade Union Movement. Joseph commenced his career at the AT&LU’s Workers' VoiceNewspaper in 1997, then transitioned into the role of Industrial Relations Officer in 2002. He laterexcelled to the post…
The Gaston Browne Administration has failed to treat with seriousness and urgency many international conventions on Labour issues. The ratification of ILO conventions, such as C190 on Workplace Violence and Harassment, has been watered down to mere publicity exercises under this Government. While…
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union has reached another important milestone in its struggle to elevate the lives of workers in Antigua and Barbuda. On May 15, the ABWU will commence its 55th anniversary celebrations which will run through May 31.The theme for this year’s anniversary celebrations…
St. John’s, Antigua — 29 April 2022 — Many employees who were terminated from LIAT 1974 Ltd and Caribbean Airport Services (CAS) during the COVID-19 pandemic, began receiving grocery vouchers on Friday through a partnership between the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union and Billy’s Food Mart. The…
St. John’s, Antigua — 28 April 2022 — Officers and Executive Members of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union will address workers on several vexing issues at a public meeting tonight -Thursday 28 March. The meeting which is being held in collaboration with the United Progressive Party, forms part…
Brothers and Sisters, On the occasion of Labour Day each year, we acknowledge and applaud workers for their contribution to nation building. We also recognize their commitment and dedication, as they continue to labour tirelessly to help employers derive profits and to assist the nation in achievin…