St. John’s, Antigua – 7 July 2025 – The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) is proud to announce a new partnership with Yahweh Shammah Preschool and Daycare which brings discounted rates on childcare services to union members. This initiative marks the Union’s first formal step toward improving access to affordable, quality childcare for working families, especially single mothers.
The partnership also reflects ABWU’s commitment to addressing one of the most pressing challenges faced by working parents: securing flexible childcare services to meet dynamic work schedules.
Chester Hughes, ABWU Deputy General Secretary stated, “This arrangement will bring peace of mind to many parents, particularly those working in the hotel industry whose employment agreements include night shifts.”
Flavere Davis, the school’s proprietor stated, “We understand the needs of working families; that is why we have designed a facility where children can receive quality care and attention during and beyond the typical working hours.”
Across the world, labour stakeholders and women’s advocates have consistently identified the lack of reliable and affordable childcare as a major barrier preventing many mothers from entering the labour market. This partnership directly addresses that issue by supporting mothers in their efforts to participate fully in the workforce.
Founded in 2019, Yahweh Shammah Preschool and Daycare is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment with a holistic approach to early childhood education. In addition to a strong academic foundation, the facility, located in Golden Grove, offers an expanded curriculum designed to fuel creativity and imagination during the learning process.
For more information on how union members can benefit from this partnership, contact +1 (268) 723‑4237.
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This is a wonderful step to make to actually reduce to cost of living. I would like to see this scaled up when it’s financially possible to do so whether it’s including more centers or including non union workers