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Shop stewards from across Antigua and Barbuda gathered this week for a long-overdue training session at the Hospitality Training Institute, aimed at improving labour representation on the ground.<\/p>

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Organised by the Antigua and Barbuda Trades and Labour, the session covered key topics from the Labour Code to international standards and workplace dispute resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deputy Labour Commissioner Pascal Kentish highlighted the link between local laws and global human rights standards, while AT&LU General Secretary Alick Daniel urged stewards to take greater responsibility at the company level.<\/p>

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Participants hailed from various sectors including tourism, public works, and retail. More sessions are planned, including workshops with HR professionals to encourage dialogue and reduce conflict.<\/p>

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