Regional Union Body Seeks Urgent Talks

UNI Global Union has called for urgent talks with CIBC Caribbean and Butterfield Bank over their merger, warning of risks to banking workers regionally. Butterfield announced its agreement to acquire CIBC’s majority stake in CIBC Caribbean on 28th May, in a deal valued at approximately US$1.8 billi…

Written by Anderson Edgehill on Friday June 19, 2026.


Vernon G. Edwards Employees Secure First Collective Bargaining Agreement

Employees of Vernon G. Edwards Limited can anticipate enhanced benefits and improved conditions of work, having secured their first Collective Bargaining Agreement between the company and their representative – the Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union (ABWU). Employees of Vernon G. Edwards Limited ca…

Written by Anderson Edgehill on Monday June 8, 2026.


Walters Claims OECS Elite Crown as Caribbean Cyclists Shine in Antigua & Barbuda

The 2026 ABWU Invitational and OECS Cycling Championships delivered a memorable day of racing as cyclists from across the Caribbean converged on Antigua & Barbuda to compete for regional honours. The 2026 ABWU Invitational and OECS Cycling Championships delivered a memorable day of racing as cy…

Written by Anderson Edgehill on Tuesday June 2, 2026.



ABWU Negotiates Improved Wages and Benefits for Mill Reef Club Employees

Workers at the Mill Reef Club are set to benefit from increased wages and enhanced benefits following the signing of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Company and the Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union (ABWU). Workers at the Mill Reef Club are set to benefit from increased wages and…

Written by Anderson Edgehill on Thursday May 28, 2026.


ABWU and ITF Empower Workers Through Stress Management and Mental Health Training

The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU), in collaboration with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), recently hosted a two-day workshop on Stress Management, aimed at equipping workers and union representatives with practical tools to address mental health challenges and beco…

Written by Anderson Edgehill on Thursday May 21, 2026.


ABWU Partners with Lupus Association, Donates $2,500 in Support of Awareness Efforts

The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) has launched a new partnership with the Lupus Association of Antigua and Barbuda, marked by a donation of EC$2,500 and a commitment to advancing awareness, education, and support for those affected by the chronic autoimmune disease. . The Antigua and Ba…

Written by Anderson Edgehill on Tuesday May 19, 2026.


ABWU Officials Attend Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2026

General Secretary of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union, David Massiah, and Deputy General Secretary, Sen. Chester Hughes, had the pleasure of visiting the Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2026 on Thursday. General Secretary of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union, David Massiah, and Deputy…

Written by Anderson Edgehill on Saturday May 16, 2026.


ABWU Marks 59th Anniversary

The Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union will commemorate its 59th Anniversary between May 16 – 31, under the theme: “59 Years of Stewardship: Embracing the Changes and Preparing for the Future World of Work.”. The Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union will commemorate its 59th Anniversary between May…

Written by Anderson Edgehill on Friday May 15, 2026.


ABWU Empowers Future Professionals Through Labour Rights Education

Dozens of final-year students at the Antigua & Barbuda College of Advanced Studies (ABCAS) are now better prepared for the world of work, having recently benefited from an introductory presentation on industrial relations delivered by President of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU),…

Written by Anderson Edgehill on Tuesday May 12, 2026.