Two prominent young leaders from the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) Youth Arm, President Blair Rose and Vice President Charles Browne, recently participated in the UNI Americas Youth Organizing Forum held in Brazil. The event, which took place on September 24–25, brought together trade unionists from across the Americas to discuss the future of labor movements in an evolving global landscape. The forum featured intensive training sessions, committee meetings, and strategic discussions on pressing issues such as worker recruitment, economic challenges, and the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Additionally, global concerns including climate change and the concept of a ‘just transition’ for workers were central to the dialogue. Blair Rose, who also serves as Vice President of the UNI Americas Youth Committee, emphasized the forum’s role in equipping participants with tools to enhance union membership and advocacy efforts. She highlighted the importance of Antigua and Barbuda’s democratic environment, where union rights are actively upheld. The event concluded with a collective commitment from young leaders to foster resilient unions and strengthen regional networks in response to the rapidly changing world of work.
Antigua and Barbuda Youth Union Leaders Attend Regional Labour Forum in Brazil
