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Employees of the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) staged a walkout on Monday morning, leaving several workstations and gathering outside the utility\u2019s headquarters at the corner of Independence Avenue and High Street.<\/p>

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The workers, accompanied by their union representative, began the demonstration at the Cassada Gardens facility before marching along Old Parham Road to the APUA compound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dozens assembled outside the headquarters as the protest unfolded, calling for a 10 percent wage increase, improved pension arrangements, and action on other labour-related concerns.<\/p>

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It was not immediately clear whether the action would disrupt operations at APUA, which provides electricity, water and telecommunications services across Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>

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