"Unity in Diversity"
The newly elected executive of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union (ABWU) Youth Arm is set to undertake a bold and transformative agenda designed to address the most pressing issues facing young workers across the country. Over the next two years, the Youth Arm, under the leadership of President…
Two students, Heather Gresham and Irvinson Defore, recently celebrated their successful completion of a French language course facilitated by the Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union (ABWU). Both participants not only completed the rigorous course but also excelled in the DELF Diploma (Diplôme d'Étud…
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union (ABWU) proudly announces the re-election of its Executive Committee during the Union’s 57th Annual Delegates Conference held this past Sunday and Monday. This dedicated leadership team will serve the union’s membership for the next two years, reaffirming its…
By Robert Andre Emmanuel robert.emmanuel@antiguaobserver.com The impact of climate change on workers in Antigua and Barbuda was the focal point of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers Union (ABWU) 57th Annual Delegates Conference. With more than 100 persons representing every sector of the local workfor…
More than 100 delegates are expected to gather on Sunday 15 and Monday 16 September, for the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union 57th Annual Delegates Conference. This year's Conference is being held under the theme “Climate Action – The Agenda for Trade Unions Now.” According to the ABWU General Se…
Members of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) can now benefit from exclusive discounts on purchases at Christo’s Supermarket. Christo’s is the latest entity to partner with the ABWU in support of the union’s commitment to enhance the quality of life for its members and their familie…
(Uniglobalunion.org) With heavy hearts, we inform the UNI family that Andy Kerr, a legend in the global trade union movement, has passed away this week. Andy was Deputy General Secretary, Telecoms & Financial Services, at the Communications Workers Union (UK) and Global President of UNI’s ICTS…
Young workers are poised to play a leading role in the future of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union. On Thursday, nearly 80 young workers participated in the Union’s Youth Congress, set to become an annual event on the Union’s calendar. One of the major outcomes of the Congress was the el…
Dozens of young workers will converge at the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) Freedom Hall on Thursday 15, August for the Union’s 2024 Youth Congress. The event is being held under the theme: Job Security for the Future Workforce: Impact of Climate Change. The Congress will provide an oppo…
Prime Minister Gaston Browne continues to be deceitful about the Government's willingness to properly resolve the LIAT 1974 Ltd severance matter. At a recent ceremony to mark LIAT 20’s inaugural flight, Browne falsely accused the Antigua & Barbuda Workers’ Union of stymying efforts to bring abo…