Trade unions in Antigua and Barbuda

Trade unions in Antigua and Barbuda

Infobox Union by Country
country = Antigua and Barbuda
national = ABWU, ATLU
government = Department of Labour [cite web
title=Ministry of Labour, Public Administration and Empowerment
work=Government Directory
url=http://www.ab.gov.ag/gov_v2/government/govdirectory/
accessdate=2007-05-18
]
legislation =
membership_number =
union_percentage1_title =
union_percentage1 =
union_percentage2_title =
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ILOmember = Yes
ILO-87date = 2 February 1983
ILO-98date = 2 February 1983

Trade unions in Antigua and Barbuda have a significant presence in the workforce, representing approximately 75% of Antigua and Barbuda workers.cite book
year = 2005
title = Trade Unions of the World
editor = ICTUR et al,
edition = 6th
publisher = John Harper Publishing
location = London, UK
id = ISBN 0-9543811-5-7
]

Trade unions operate freely, and the Labour code recognizes the right to collective bargaining and strike action. However, many industries are classified as "essential services", and may be restricted from striking or subject to enforced mediation.

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