Press Release: ABWU Members Receive Scholarships

(L-R) Roumelia Daniel, Kem Riley, Monique James-Roberts, Fernando Samuel, Hazel Luke, Kisha Jeffers-Gomes

St. John’s, Antigua – 7 April 2022 – Three individuals have commenced associate degree programs on scholarships provided by the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU). Kisha Jeffers-Gomes, Hazel Luke and ABWU Executive Member, Roumelia Daniel, will be pursuing studies in Human Resource Managemen…

Written by Anderson Edgehill on Wednesday April 13, 2022.


Press Release: ABWU Hosts Regional Workshop

St. John’s, Antigua - 3 April 2022 - Delegates from across the region will converge in Antigua and Barbuda for the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) Caribbean Workshop on Prospects and Challenges for Tourism Industry Workers and their Unions in a Post-Covid Period. The Antigua and Ba…

Written by Anderson Edgehill on Tuesday April 12, 2022.


ABWU & Billy’s Food Mart Provide Gift Vouchers to Former LIAT and CAS

Former employees of LIAT 1974 LTD and Caribbean Airport Services (CAS), who were terminated during the COVID-19 pandemic, will benefit from a gift voucher initiative undertaken by the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union in partnership with Billy’s Food Mart. The initiative was conceived by the Union…

Written by eBITS on Tuesday March 22, 2022.


ABWU Secures Salary Increase for SJCCU Line Staff

Line staff at the St John’s Cooperative Credit Union will enjoy an 8% salary increase following the completion of negotiations between the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) and management of the St. John’s Cooperative Credit Union. The salary increase is outlined in a new Collective Bargain…

Written by eBITS on Wednesday March 16, 2022.


ABWU and Signature Flight Support Sign Collective Agreement

Staff members at Signature Flight Support will now benefit from the provisions of a new Collective Agreement. The agreement, which was signed on Wednesday is the culmination of several months of negotiations between the Management of Signature Flight Support, the Employers Federation and the Antigu…

Written by eBITS on Wednesday February 9, 2022.


Former Employees of Jolly Beach Resort to Picket Parliament Building

Former employees of the Jolly Beach Resort will picket the parliament building of Antigua and Barbuda on Thursday 03 February, ahead of the Prime Minister’s budget presentation. The decision was taken on Monday, at a meeting held with the former employees to discuss their outstanding severance foll…

Written by eBITS on Tuesday February 1, 2022.


ABWU Participates in Forum Addressing Violence and Harassment in the Workplace.

The Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union is set to participate in an important forum aimed at addressing violence and harassment in the workplace.  The forum takes place on Monday 31 January 2022, and is being hosted by the Women of the Americas Caribbean Committee of the UNI Global Union. The…

Written by eBITS on Friday January 28, 2022.


ABWU Embarks on Adult Education Language Program

The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union is pleased to offer an exciting French language course which is designed to equip individuals with a basic command of the French language.  The course will also develop the individual’s appreciation of the French culture. Upon completion of the syllabus,…

Written by eBITS on Thursday January 13, 2022.