Browne Vows Higher Wages, Collective Bargaining Deal by 2026
PM reaffirms commitment to workers at Labour Day rally
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has pledged to raise the minimum wage and finalise a new collective bargaining agreement by next year, as part of his government’s promise to uplift the working class.
Speaking at the annual Labour Day rally, Browne said, “We will accelerate the collective bargaining agreement and agree to an increase no later than next year. We will also increase the minimum wage once again — the third time in about 10 to 11 years.”
He assured workers of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party’s dedication to equitable economic benefits. “Without these workers, there will be no ABLP. You don’t have to march against us… all you have to do is say it and it will be done,” Browne declared.
Highlighting past reforms, he noted the removal of personal income tax as a decision made for workers. “When I give you a commitment, you can take it to the bank,” Browne said, adding that the ABLP must continue to deliver for the people under his leadership.
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So we can expect another hike in the ABST and other nuisance taxes to accomplish this, in other words give it with one hand and take it back with the other. Send the fools a little further
And also the 2 months salary you took away from us when you promised you would not make the Vax mandatory. I’ve never heard any unvaxed person complain of being sick or fall ill and die. But I do know of some persons who took the vaccine got covid 2 and 3 tines.
The unvaxed were the wise ones so pay us our 2 months salary. We did not send ourselves home, you did.
I have to wait a whole year for that increase
My beloved Prime Minister Browne, keep on taking your people to higher heights. NOT Even the USA can brag about increasing their minimum wage even once in over 10 years. Sir, you are appreciated.
As much as they talk about Mr. Pm he’s been doing a lot for the people of Antigua. The ones who are not in support is the UPP supporters. Have upp back in power and we will be eating for the ground like stray animals