"Unity in Diversity"
In the lead-up to Labour Day 2025, General Secretary of the ABWU, Senator David Massiah, is again urging the Government to immediately convene a broad-based stakeholder consultation to tackle the severe impact of the rising cost of living on workers throughout Antigua and Barbuda. In the lead-up to…
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union is deeply saddened by the passing of Hilson “Brother B” Baptiste—a devoted supporter, esteemed ally, and long-standing friend of the Union. His transition marks the end of a nearly 40-year relationship with our organization, characterized by unwavering dedicat…
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) is proud to announce the launch of ABWU Connect, a revolutionary online membership portal designed to enhance the way the Union serves and engages with its members. The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) is proud to announce the launch of ABWU Co…
In March, the Union engaged Mr. Sambrano and subsequently filed a claim in the High Court for severance payments. The liquidator has since confirmed that the claim will not be contested, and that every effort will be made to fulfill the company’s financial obligations to affected workers. The Antig…
Workers at the APUA Cooperative Credit Union can look forward to enhanced benefits following the signing of their first Collective Agreement between management and the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU), which represents the employees. Workers at the APUA Cooperative Credit Union can look fo…
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) is again calling on the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to urgently convene a broad-based stakeholder consultation to develop concrete strategies for mitigating the imminent economic fallout from U.S.-imposed shipping tariffs. . The Antigua and Barbud…
More than 50 supervisors and department heads recently strengthened their knowledge in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) during an intensive three-day workshop hosted by the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU). The training formed part of the union’s ongoing commitment to equipping workers…
The Council of Global Unions (CGU), representing over 200 million workers worldwide through the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), the Global Union Federations (GUFs), and the Trade Union Advisory Committee to the OECD (TUAC), strongly condemns the latest attacks by the Trump administr…
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) commends the government and its regional counterparts for their unwavering defense of the Cuban Medical Brigade and their continued support of Cuba’s significant contributions to regional healthcare. The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) commend…
Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) is urging the Gaston Browne-led administration to immediately engage in public consultations on the drastic increase in U.S.-imposed shipping costs and its potential impact on the Antiguan and Barbudan economy. Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) is…