APUA Credit Union Workers Gain Pay Increases and Retirement Fund Under New Deal
The three-year agreement provides salary increases and additional paid sick leave, with a retirement fund scheduled to begin in 2029.
By Cory Wayland
Employees of the APUA Cooperative Credit Union will receive salary increases and additional paid sick leave under a new agreement that also sets the stage for a retirement fund.
The three-year collective bargaining agreement was secured by the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) and covers the period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028.
The union said the salary increases are intended to help workers cope with the rising cost of living. The agreement also grants employees an additional 10 days of paid sick leave, subject to the provision of a medical certificate.
A retirement fund is scheduled to begin on 1 January 2029. The union said the fund’s terms and conditions will be finalised in further discussions between the parties.
ABWU Senior Industrial Relations Officer Fernando Samuel described the negotiations as “challenging” and said an agreement was reached only after the Labour Department intervened.
Credit Union Office Manager Melissa Southwell acknowledged the difficulties but said the talks were shorter than previous negotiations. She congratulated employees on their improved benefits and conditions of employment.
The union thanked its members at the credit union for their patience and support throughout the negotiations, saying their commitment to the collective bargaining process remained important to advancing workers’ interests.
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