Hotel Workers to Receive $25 Weekly Wage Increase from January 2026

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Hotel Workers to Receive $25 Weekly Wage Increase from January 2026

Thousands of hotel workers across Antigua and Barbuda are set to receive a pay boost in the new year, following an agreement between the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) and the Antigua and Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA).

Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, employees at hotels that are signatories to the agreement will receive a weekly wage increase of $25.00, effective January 1, 2026.

The increase will benefit workers across various categories within the hospitality sector, which remains one of the country’s largest employers. Union officials say the adjustment is intended to provide some relief to workers amid rising living costs, while maintaining industrial harmony within the tourism industry.

The ABWU and ABHTA have both emphasized the importance of continued collaboration to ensure fair compensation for workers while supporting the sustainability and growth of the tourism sector, a critical pillar of the national economy.

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Comments (8)

  • Amethisyah December 17, 2025, 1:33 PM

    More than deserving. No more exploitation of our people.
    Reply
  • Juju Bee December 17, 2025, 2:06 PM

    Good for them
    Reply
  • Work program ppl December 17, 2025, 2:11 PM

    The government work programs also take home less than 400.00 a week with kids, rent, utilities, don’t talk about food and gas after all please please please increase that or hire us on permanent help is not political is human decency, compassion, move us from the poverty line into stress less mind. Thanks in advance
    Reply
  • Unknown December 17, 2025, 3:23 PM

    Any time there is an increase in our salary there is an increase in deduction from our salary. Just wait.
    Reply
    • Anonymous December 17, 2025, 6:43 PM

      No lie
      Reply
  • Informed citizen December 17, 2025, 10:33 PM

    At least it’s an increase. Some people haven’t seen a raise in years
    Reply
  • Janice December 18, 2025, 12:16 PM

    Great news for the hotel sector. Good work ABWU
    Reply
    • We need this too December 18, 2025, 1:33 PM

      MR. PM did you know some hotels not giving their workers and royalton is one of the most expensive hotels sad reasons they have high turn over.
      Reply

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