The Antigua and Barbuda Trades and Labour Union and Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHAPA) has concluded negotiations and signed a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) on behalf of the Line Staff of CHAPA.
The General Secretary of the AT&LU – Alrick Daniel, Industrial Relations Officer – Kerry Dyer, Shop Stewards and Management of the Authority, Mark Richards – Housing Executive Officer, Jose-Ann Smith – HR Manager along with their representative, the Antigua and Barbuda Employers’ Federation affixed their respective signature to the CBA on 10th June 2025 at Authority’s Head Office.
The new Collective Bargaining Agreement covers the period 01st January 2025 to 31st December 2027. The CBA contains several new benefits that the staff will enjoy during the life of the Agreement. These benefits include but not limited to:
- Personal Days;
- Mental Health Benefit;
- Incentive for Heavy Duty Operators when working on steep inclines;
- 8% salary increase.