{"id":245600,"date":"2025-08-08T11:59:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T15:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=245600"},"modified":"2025-08-08T11:59:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T15:59:16","slug":"ministry-of-works-refutes-misinformation-circulated-by-the-peoples-union-regarding-unlawful-industrial-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/ministry-of-works-refutes-misinformation-circulated-by-the-peoples-union-regarding-unlawful-industrial-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Ministry of Works Refutes Misinformation Circulated by &#8220;The People&#8217;s Union&#8221; Regarding Unlawful Industrial Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-2182801604\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img 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https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/warning-issued-over-rising-bank-account-scams-in-antigua\/?swcfpc=1\">Antigua and Barbuda<\/a> Ministry of Works categorically refutes the misinformation being circulated by Mr. Ralph Potter, President of \u201cThe People\u2019s Union,\u201d regarding an alleged dispute over employee representation and workplace concerns at the Ministry. <\/p><div id=\"antig-369811813\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_Red-&#038;-Reddy_Web_1000x250\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry remains committed to upholding workers&#8217; rights in accordance with the Labour Code, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and established legal protocols, while ensuring the efficient delivery of critical government services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent reports and statements by Mr. Potter have inaccurately portrayed the Ministry&#8217;s actions as &#8220;unlawful&#8221; and dismissive of workers&#8217; concerns. <\/p><div id=\"antig-3094382449\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, 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https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These claims stem from an unplanned visit and subsequent unlawful industrial action on August 1, 2025, initiated by Mr. Potter and representatives of \u201cThe People\u2019s Union.\u201d The Ministry wishes to set the record straight based on the facts:<\/p><div id=\"antig-2677221131\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"culinary\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:132\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:450\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:337\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:675\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:842\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1124\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/warning-issued-over-rising-bank-account-scams-in-antigua\/?swcfpc=1\">Antigua <\/a>Trades and Labour Union (AT&amp;LU) is the legally recognized collective bargaining agent for non-established government employees, including security personnel at the Ministry of Works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> No formal notice has been received indicating any transition of this role to \u201cThe People\u2019s Union\u201d or any other entity.<\/p><div id=\"antig-920782815\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On July 31, 2025, Mr. Potter requested an urgent meeting via WhatsApp for August 1, 2025, at 9:00 AM to discuss general matters related to security personnel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Permanent Secretary, Mr. Sean Cenac, responded promptly on the morning of August 1, informing Mr. Potter that he had been fully briefed on the issues, that AT&amp;LU had already met with all security personnel, and that a structured meeting with management was scheduled to address concerns in collaboration with the recognized bargaining agent.<\/p><div id=\"antig-495713730\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chtamarketplace.com\/\" aria-label=\"Social FaceBook Cover Desk_Mobile\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:111\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:379\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:285\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:569\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"949\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite this response, an unlawful industrial action was staged outside the Ministry&#8217;s headquarters on August 1, 2025, based on the false claim that workers were being mistreated.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1362624501\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> In reality, the Ministry is actively working to improve security services fairly and efficiently, as mandated for critical government institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry acknowledges that \u201cThe People\u2019s Union\u201d represents two specific non-established workers and respects this formal arrangement. Matters related to these individuals are handled accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> However, broader issues affecting security personnel are being addressed through the established channels with AT&amp;LU, in line with the Labour Code and Collective Bargaining Agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On August 1, 2025, the Permanent Secretary met with AT&amp;LU representatives to quell the illegal industrial action, reconfirm the Ministry&#8217;s commitment to ongoing discussions, and collaboratively resolve workers&#8217; concerns\u2014such as uniforms, supervision, and fair treatment\u2014while preserving the Ministry&#8217;s responsibility to ensure efficient operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Sean Cenac, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works, stated: \u201cWe regret the disruption caused by this unlawful action, which appears to be based on incomplete and inaccurate information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> The Ministry is fully committed to our obligations under the law, and is actively engaged in a live, ongoing process with the recognized bargaining agent to assess and resolve all issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We invite clarification from the Office of the Honourable Attorney General and the Labour Commissioner on any expanded role for \u2018The People\u2019s Union,\u2019 but we view attempts to insert unauthorized representation as premature, disruptive, and undermining of established collaborative efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rest assured, we remain committed to the best arrangements for government security objectives while preserving workers&#8217; rights.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry emphasizes that employees are free to seek representation in accordance with the law, but employers are duty-bound to engage through recognized channels to avoid chaos and ensure fairness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Claims of contradictions or disrespect in communications are unfounded; the Permanent Secretary has maintained open lines with Mr. Potter on prior matters and responded appropriately to the recent request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry calls on all parties to respect legal processes and collaborate positively to support our workers and the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> We will continue to work with AT&amp;LU and relevant authorities to address legitimate concerns swiftly and transparently.<\/p>\n<div id=\"antig-3932362405\" class=\"antig-in-comments_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/@hadeedmotorsltd\" aria-label=\"Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Works categorically refutes the misinformation being circulated by Mr. Ralph Potter, President of \u201cThe People\u2019s Union,\u201d regarding an alleged dispute over employee representation and workplace concerns at the Ministry. 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