Antigua Workers' Union | |
| Founded | 1967 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda |
| Location | |
Key people | Senator David Massiah, general secretary |
| Affiliations | ITUC |
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The AWU is led by Senator David Massiah as general secretary. Senator Chester Hughes is president of the union.
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