"Unity in Diversity"
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…
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) is pleased to launch its virtual training series: Pro Tips for Speaking with Ease. This is the first series in the ABWU’s virtual training program which has been developed to enhance members’ access to training. Pro Tips for Speaking with Ease helps ind…
Members of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) can now benefit from exclusive discounts on purchases at Townhouse Megastore, one of the country’s largest department stores. Both entities recently formalized an agreement which aims to bring relief to workers amid the spiraling cost of livi…
GENEVA (ILO News) – Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) could significantly transform jobs and boost productivity in Latin America and the Caribbean, but existing digital infrastructure gaps may hinder its potential benefits, according to a new research paper from the International Labour Or…
Delegates from the Administrative and Clerical Section of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union will propose several resolutions on issues that impact women during the Union’s 57th Annual Delegates Conference in September. This was one of the major outcomes of the Union’s recently concluded inaugu…
MUSCAT (ILO News) - Oman has launched the implementation of new social insurance maternity benefits that are set to significantly improve labour market opportunities for women in the Sultanate. The new scheme is part of ambitious and wide-ranging social protection reforms in Oman, developed with th…
“Bridging the Gaps; Recognizing Mental Health and Equal Opportunities in the Workplace” is the theme for the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) 2024 Women’s Conference. The event will bring together Union members from all sectors of the world of work to share common experiences and discuss…
Regional Public Sector Unions are amplifying their voices on the issue of corporate tax justice. At a recent workshop hosted by Public Service International (PSI), unions sought to deepen their understanding of the impact of corporate tax policies on societies and workers, as well as discuss strate…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (ILO News) – Sixteen months ago, Nayomi Amarasinghe became seafarer, after taking part in a training course supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO). "My love for the maritime industry is evident from the tattoo of an anchor on my forearm," she said. "I'm overjoye…
Two students from the Antigua State College (ASC) gained valuable working experience and useful insight into workers' rights, as a result of their participation in a six-week internship program at the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU). This is the second year that the ABWU has welcomed fina…