Despite these attacks, struggles and blockades, the ABWU continues to fight for an increasing number of members seeking representation, according to the organisation’s president, which further cements its commitment to this year’s theme.

Source: https://antiguaobserver.com/the-struggle-continues-the-antigua-barbuda-workers-union-continues-the-fight-with-their-56th-annual-delegates-conference/

The ABWU boss said, unfortunately, it was only in the run-up to a general election that discussions on the minimum wage became a priority for the government.

Source: https://antiguaobserver.com/union-says-upps-proposal-for-national-minimum-wage-increase-is-fair-and-reasonable/

“This appointment is indicative of the seriousness with which matters of labour should be treated,” the ABWU statement read.

Source: https://antiguaobserver.com/new-upp-leader-and-opposition-senators-sworn-in/