ONDCP Staff Take Industrial Action Over Unsafe Conditions at Camp Blizzard

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ONDCP Staff Take Industrial Action Over Unsafe Conditions at Camp Blizzard

Staff at the Office of National Drug Control and Money Laundering Policy (ONDCP) have taken industrial action in protest of what they describe as unsafe and unsanitary working conditions at the Camp Blizzard facility.

According to State Media, the action follows a report from the Department of Analytical Services which raised serious concerns about mold and excessive moisture within the building. According to General Secretary of the People’s Union, Andie Stephen, the findings confirmed long-standing complaints raised by employees about the condition of the facility.

Stephen said that despite numerous letters and formal representations from both staff and the union, the issues were never addressed, leaving workers with no choice but to take industrial action in the interest of their health and safety.

She explained that employees will remain off the job until a new, comprehensive assessment of the building is conducted and all outstanding concerns are properly resolved.

Union officials say the conditions at Camp Blizzard pose potential health risks to staff, particularly with prolonged exposure to mold and damp environments. They maintain that workers should not be expected to operate in conditions that compromise their well-being.

As of the time of reporting, there has been no official response from the relevant authorities or ONDCP management regarding the industrial action or any immediate plans to remedy the situation.

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Comments (11)

  • Anonymous February 10, 2026, 1:02 PM

    Why are you paying Union Dues?
    Reply
  • Donna February 10, 2026, 1:20 PM

    People in Antigua need to understand that the government does not perform preventive maintenance. The government builds but doesn’t maintain its buildings—sometimes it tries a little corrective maintenance here and there, but not enough. The labour force, or workforce, is always there at the PublicWorks Department, so that’s not a problem.
    1. Perform Frequent preventive maintenance inspection
    2. Corrective maintenance to repair or replace the problem(s) found from the inspection.
    3. Materials to carryout the corrective action should always be on hand.
    Reply
  • Jianni February 10, 2026, 3:50 PM

    If ONDCP staff protesting then we in trouble
    Reply
  • Concerned Antiguan February 10, 2026, 3:55 PM

    Imagine going to work every day breathing in mold. That alone could make people sick. Address it properly.
    Reply
  • Ash February 10, 2026, 6:09 PM

    The union doing what they supposed to do. Workers health must come first.
    Reply
  • Juju Bee February 10, 2026, 8:03 PM

    That’s what you call exercising your right. But sort out all you self cause there seems to be some confusion over which union represents you guys
    Reply
  • KAREN February 10, 2026, 8:13 PM

    Dont worry gaston will come and butter their mouth and the will go back to work
    Reply
  • Ben simmons February 10, 2026, 8:21 PM

    You can’t expect people to sit down in damp, moldy office and work like everything normal. Fix the place man.
    Reply
  • Informed citizen February 10, 2026, 11:19 PM

    Good for them! People shouldn’t be expected to work in unsafe conditions, no matter the job
    Reply
  • Hadassah February 11, 2026, 6:50 AM

    If mold in that building for so long and nobody do nothing, then staff right to take action. Health is not joke business.
    Reply
  • Kayla February 11, 2026, 2:43 PM

    Staff not asking for nothing fancy just a safe place to work. That’s basic.
    Reply

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