Approximately 40 employees at the Antigua and Barbuda Social Security Board's (ABSSB) Long Street branch staged industrial action to compel management to address health and safety concerns and other outstanding workplace issues, according to Antigua Observer.
Samuel James, President of the Antigua & Barbuda Free Trade Union (ABFTU), spoke on behalf of the workers, outlining the reasons behind the work stoppage. The union's involvement signals that efforts to resolve the issues through normal channels may have stalled prior to the action being taken.
The protest highlights growing concerns among staff at the branch over what they describe as inadequate working conditions. The ABSSB plays a central role in administering social security benefits to residents across Antigua and Barbuda, making the disruption to its operations a matter of broader public concern.
As reported by Antigua Observer, the industrial action was taken as a direct measure to pressure management into engaging with workers' grievances. The ABFTU has positioned itself as the central voice for employees seeking resolution to the dispute.
Details regarding the specific nature of the health and safety concerns, as well as any response from ABSSB management, had not been fully disclosed at the time of reporting.
