Security guards protest over employment contracts
Published:Thursday | April 6, 2023 | 11:46 AM
Upset security guards today protested outside the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in Kingston calling for its intervention in their contract issues with their security companies.
There was a push by firms to have guards across the island sign contracts ahead of April 1 when they are to be recognised as employees instead of independent contractors.
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The protesting guards have described the contracts offered to them as unfavourable.
They are claiming that the terms of the contracts place them at a disadvantage and do not recognise their years of service.
The guards are demanding better pay and conditions of work.
A representative from the Ministry of Labour subsequently invited the protesting guards inside to hold talks.
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