AT&LU Secures New Agreement with Central Marketing Corporation

The Antigua Trades and Labour Union (AT&LU) has announced the successful conclusion of a negotiation with the Central Marketing Corporation (CMC) on behalf of its employees.

This significant agreement was formalized with the signing of a contract on Friday at the Antigua and Barbuda Employer’s Federation office, which outlines the new terms and conditions of employment for line staff represented by the union.

One of the key highlights of this agreement is a ten percent (10%) wage increase for the line staff.

As part of the agreement, employees will immediately benefit from retroactive pay linked to this wage raise, along with the implementation of the updated pay rates.

In a press statement, the AT&LU noted that earlier this year, in the first quarter of 2023, the line staff had received a six percent (6%) wage increase retroactively covering the period from 2019 to 2021. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the AT&LU was able to secure notable increases during the negotiations.

The newly established ten percent (10%) wage increase applies to the period from 2022 to 2024, marking a crucial improvement in the remuneration for employees of the CMC.

This agreement not only enhances the financial wellbeing of the workers but also reflects the ongoing commitment of the AT&LU to advocate for fair and equitable treatment within the workforce.