Workers at the Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Services (ABS) have been told to report to work, clock in and then leave the premises until further notice due to serious health and safety concerns at the state-owned media house.
The directive was issued by the Antigua Trades and Labour Union (AT&LU) after a shop steward alerted the union on Monday to worsening conditions inside the building, including visible mold and a strong odor. The situation reportedly escalated after weekend flooding, raising fears of contamination and health risks.
Union representatives conducted a walkthrough and have called for an air quality test to determine whether the facility is safe. The measure has disrupted normal operations and highlights the severity of the concerns.
Talks between union officials and ABS management are expected Tuesday, and the issue is slated for Cabinet discussion on Wednesday. Staff remain off-site pending the results of the air quality assessment and assurances that the workplace is safe.
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SO, EDUCATION WAS TOLD THE SAME THING, BUT THE PS HALLENGED THEM AND THEY WENT BACK TO EIRK WITHOUT ANYTHING BEING DINE! THEY TOO, HAD QUALITY AIR CHECKS THAT THE STAFF WERE NOT GIVEN THE RESULTS GOR! THE SHEEP LAPPEDTHEIR TAILS AND WALKED BACK INTO THE FOLD, OR IS IT THE DEN? MY, MY! WHAT A LIFE!
That’s how things are in this Economic Power House real set of bullshitters running this country. All of them should be given the boot. St. Philip’s North just start the revolution on March 16. Your Constituency could usher inThe Dawn of A New Day. The Great Sir Rupert Philo (Swallow) would smile in his grave
Been happening too often in various departments of government. Government ministries and agencies should have their own Internal Occupational Health and Safety Officers to monitor standards, conduct risk assessments, and manage safety, including fire drills. Productivity falls drastically everytime workers have to go home because of poor working conditions. All government offices need a thorough check and assessment for these mold issues. This can really make employees sick.