"Unity in Diversity"
For Johnathan, a young employee and member of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union, becoming a father was one of the most profound experiences of his life. Elated by the arrival of his newborn, he describes the joy of fatherhood as a true “grace from God.” The privilege of hearing his child call…
Chairman of the Antigua and Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA), Craig Marshall, believes that workers should have more opportunities to hold top positions in the hospitality industry. Marshall was speaking with Union leaders from across the region and the globe attending the Hotel, Rest…
The General Secretary of the International Union of Food, Agriculture, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers’ Associations (IUF), Sue Longley, recently praised the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) for its exceptional organizing efforts in the local hotel industry. Longley…
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), International Union of Food, Agriculture, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers’ Associations (IUF) are calling for more protections for workers and resilience building to ensure the travel and tourism sector thrives in the Ca…
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) condemns Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s latest attempt to tarnish the Union's reputation and undermine workers’ confidence in the Union. On Thursday, November 7, Browne, speaking on a Facebook livestream, maliciously purported that employees of Sandals…
(Uniglobal) Google workers in Sweden and their union Unionen are taking the company to court over its failure to involve the union in a restructuring. On 17 January 2024, two workers were called in a meeting at Google in Sweden. They were told that restructuring would take place and that, as a resu…
GENEVA (ILO News) – Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), has urged for stronger international cooperation to address pressing global labour challenges and advance social justice worldwide. In statements delivered at the World Bank Group / Interna…
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) continues to play a leading role in the international trade union movement. On Wednesday, ABWU General Secretary Bro. David Massiah was re-elected as chair of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Tourism Section, a position he will hold…
General Secretary of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU), Sen. David Massiah, along with two representatives from the Union’s transport section – Wendy Nicholas and Briann Russell – have joined more than 2000 transport workers from across the world at the 46th International Transport Work…
The preliminary rounds of the highly anticipated Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef Competition took place on Friday, October 11, at the Sir Novelle Richards Academy. The event showcased the culinary creativity and talent of some of Antigua’s most promising junior chefs. Four teams have now advanced to…