ABWU Taking Money on the Side from Hoteliers-PM Browne
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has leveled some serious allegations against the Antigua and Barbuda Workers Union, accusing some of its members of being financially influenced by hoteliers.
On Labour Day, Browne accused the ABWU leadership of selling out to the country’s hotels, compromising the interests of hotel workers.
“I say to you that the leadership of the ABWU has sold out the hoteliers in this country. Hotel workers cannot own decent pay; they cannot afford a car loan or a mortgage. Their representatives are taking money on the side,” Browne said
He didn’t hold back in expressing his disappointment in the leadership’s alleged alignment with hotel interests over those of the workers they are supposed to represent.
The crowd looked on in shock as Browne made it clear that he believed the ABWU leadership had no use for the people and only used workers for political gain.
The Prime Minister’s accusations didn’t stop there.
He called on the Antigua Trades and Labor Union (AT&LU) to take action, urging them to prioritize the needs of hotel workers who have seen little improvement in their conditions over the years.
“I say to the AT&LU, you have an opportunity to expand your base; go to the various work place; go to the hotels in the country and say to the workers that you are the best suited to represent them because with your alignment with the ABLP, you cannot sell out to any employer in this country,” he said
General Secetary of the ABWU Senator David Massiah said the Prime Minister is simply trying to distract the population from the real issues affecting them.
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