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SOURCE: ABS- Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne is paving the way for the creation of a dedicated union for hospitality workers.<\/p>

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He met with union officials today to discuss forming an advisory board for the initiative, saying it\u2019s time workers receive better representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Prime Minister criticizes the Antigua & Barbuda Workers Union (ABWU) for allegedly collecting over $2M annually from hotel workers but not meeting their needs.<\/p>

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The Prime Minister has even floated the idea of the government providing a soft loan to help the workers cover start-up costs, provided the union remains independent of political influence.<\/p>

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SOURCE: ABS- Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne is paving the way for the creation of a dedicated union for hospitality workers. He met with union officials today to discuss forming an advisory board for the initiative, saying it\u2019s time workers receive better representation. 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