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Antigua and Barbuda Workers\u2019 Union (ABWU) veteran Harry Josiah has called on workers to reflect on their future and remain steadfast in defending their rights, amid rising living costs and government inaction on wage reform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the union\u2019s Labour Day rally, Josiah criticised the government for focusing on \u201cfrivolous matters\u201d while ignoring pressing economic issues.<\/p>

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\u201cWe can\u2019t live on minimum wage,\u201d he said. \u201cIt must be looked at and revised based on the sector the person is working in.\u201d<\/p>

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He highlighted the ABWU\u2019s six-decade legacy of securing workers\u2019 rights, including the introduction of paternity leave for fathers, and urged continued support for the union\u2019s advocacy efforts.<\/p>\n

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