Antigua Trades and Labour Union (ATLU) President Bernard De Nully has declared that workers at the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) will press ahead with their protest until management addresses persistent concerns over workplace safety, pensions, and wages.
According to Antigua News Room, De Nully stated that workers within ATLU bargaining units have repeatedly raised health and safety concerns at several facilities, including the T&D plant, the Arrow plant, and South Mall, among others.
De Nully made clear that the workers have no intention of withdrawing their action. The ATLU president indicated that these grievances are long-standing and have gone unresolved despite prior efforts to bring them to the attention of APUA leadership.
The protest reflects mounting frustration among APUA employees over what union representatives describe as unacceptable working conditions and inadequate pension arrangements. Wage concerns have also been cited as a central issue driving the industrial action.
The ATLU represents workers across several key sectors in Antigua and Barbuda and has historically been a prominent voice in labour disputes. The union's firm stance signals that a swift resolution may not be forthcoming unless APUA moves to meaningfully engage with the outstanding concerns raised by its workforce.
