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Over 80% of ECAB staff are absent \u00a0from work today forcing the company to close atleast two branches.<\/p>

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They are dissatisfied with the treatment they have received from management in light of the acquisition of Scotiabank.<\/p>\n

A source tells Antigua News Room that it is not go slow, as reported in other sections of the media.<\/p>

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“Ecab staff is protesting the unfair and inhumane treatment being dished out as a result of the BNS acquisition,” the source said.<\/p>

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The protest has led to the closure of the Coolidge and Dockyard Branches.<\/p>\n

The workers point to increased workload and no additional compensation for ECAB staff.<\/p>

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They says former BNS staff are handsomely compensated and are calling equality with \u00a0BNS counterparts.<\/p>\n

The staff want ECAB Management to take issues seriously and address them.<\/p>

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