ABWU to Host 58th Annual Delegates Conference Focused on Technology and Worker Solidarity
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) will hold its 58th Annual Delegates Conference on September 21–22, 2025, under the theme “Technology and Solidarity: Navigating the New Workplace.”
The conference will bring together nearly 300 delegates, observers, and union officials to examine how technological advancements are reshaping the modern workplace and to reaffirm the importance of collective solidarity in protecting workers’ rights.
ABWU General Secretary Senator David Massiah said the theme reflects both the opportunities and challenges posed by rapid technological change.
“Technology is reshaping how we work, from automation and artificial intelligence to new forms of communication and collaboration. While these changes present tremendous opportunities, they also raise challenges for workers, particularly around job security and organising.” he said.
Senator Massiah added that the Union’s goal is to ensure workers remain at the centre of these changes:
“This Conference is about equipping our members to embrace innovation without losing sight of the core principle that has always sustained us, solidarity. Together, we can ensure that technology works for people, not against them.”
The Annual Delegates Conference serves as a key forum for members to review the Union’s progress, discuss challenges, and set priorities for the future. The ABWU stressed the importance of active participation, noting that delegates’ and observers’ contributions help shape the Union’s agenda.
Members are encouraged to take part in the 58th Annual Delegates Conference and continue building a stronger, united workforce prepared for the future of work.
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