"Unity in Diversity"
Dozens of young workers are now better equipped to navigate the world of work after participating in a two-day training seminar hosted by the Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union (ABWU) last week. The annual event provided participants with vital knowledge on Occupational Safety and Health, the histo…
The Gaston Browne Administration continues to take steps to undermine workers’ power within the Hotel Industry. The latest move by the Browne Administration has been to spearhead and sponsor a new hospitality workers union with the aim of fragmenting workers’ power and diminishing the strength of…
Prime Minister Gaston Browne recently unleashed a barrage of false allegations and mischievous insinuations against the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union in response to remarks by ABWU’s General Secretary Sen. David Massiah about the Prime Minister’s proposed increase of the national minimum wage.…
The Browne Administration’s latest attempt to impose on the workers of LIAT 1974 Ltd a significantly reduced severance settlement of 32% is a stark betrayal of its proclaimed commitment to workers as a so-called “labour” government. If this Government truly valued the contribution of LIAT workers…
(IUF.org) LIPTON Teas and Infusions and the IUF have signed a Joint Commitment on Preventing Sexual Harassment. The Joint Commitment recognizes that sexual harassment is a universal problem and women workers, particularly contingent, temporary and/or migrant workers, such as those in agricultural…
Hundreds of hospitality workers employed at hotels that are signatories to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) and the Antigua and Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA), will receive a $25.00 weekly wage increase effective January 1, 20…
This holiday season, the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) is bringing joy to approximately 120 individuals through its annual grocery voucher initiative. Organized by the Union’s Welfare Committee, this heartfelt gesture supports founding members, retirees, past members, the disabled, and…
(ILO News) A new International Labour Organization (ILO) report highlights how social dialogue can enable countries to pursue economic development alongside social progress, while ensuring fair and inclusive low-carbon and digital transitions. The Social Dialogue Report 2024: Peak-level social…
From humble beginnings to evolving into a formidable force in the socio-economic landscape of the nation, the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union stands tall as an example of what solidarity and dedication can achieve. One of the key themes that is repeated throughout the Union’s story of struggle…
"Empowering Workers, Transforming the Workplace for the Future” was the theme for the Antigua and Barbuda Trade Union Congress (ABTUC) Anniversary Workshop held last week. Dozens of affiliate members of the umbrella body turned out for the two-day session which was designed to build capacity at bot…