The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) has issued a public advisory warning that industrial action by some of its employees constitutes a breach of Essential Services rules. According to Antigua News Room, the action began on Monday, March 9, 2026, and involves workers covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement between APUA and the Antigua Trades and Labour Union (AT&LU).
The Authority stated that it is closely monitoring the situation and has taken steps to maintain the delivery of services to the public. APUA did not specify which departments or categories of workers are involved in the industrial action, nor did it detail the nature of the workers' grievances.
By characterising the action as a breach of Essential Services rules, APUA is signalling that the affected employees may be legally obligated to continue working, given the critical nature of the utility services the Authority provides to residents and businesses across Antigua and Barbuda.
No further details regarding negotiations between APUA and the AT&LU have been made public at this time. The Antiguan Herald will continue to follow developments as the situation unfolds.
