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.
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.
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.
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU), the legally recognised bargaining agent for employees of CIBC Caribbean in Antigua and Barbuda, has taken note of the announcement by The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited regarding its proposed acquisition of CIBC’s 91.7% interest in CIBC Car…
Written by Anderson Edgehill on Friday May 29, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.