According to a joint release from LIAT and the Antigua & Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU), representatives of the Antigua & Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) and the Management of LIAT (1974) Ltd. met on Friday 13th April, 2012 under the auspices of the Dr. the Honourable Errol Cort, Minister of Labour, Government of Antigua & Barbuda to seek to resolve matters relating to the outsourcing of LIAT Quikpak & Cargo Operations in Antigua.
The meeting agreed to a request from the Minister for a two (2) week extension of the time-frame for a consultation between the company and select representatives of the company’s unions. That consultation will be chaired by the Minister of Labour and is intended to provide an opportunity for additional dialogue between the unions and the company on the company’s business plans for 2012 and going forward.
The meeting agreed that both sides will seek to reconvene on Monday 23rd April, 2012 to finalise these matters.
