Arubus labor action could intensify on Thursday after workers said a Monday morning stoppage produced no response from management or the responsible ministry, NoticiaCla reported.
Monday stoppage affected public transport
Employees stopped work on Monday morning, disrupting public bus service. SEPPA secretary-general Magaly Brito said the union had expected a response after the action but had not received one by the time of the report.
Workers then decided to prepare a stronger action for Thursday. The union had not yet announced its exact duration or operating schedule, but warned that public transportation could face a longer disruption.
Collective agreement remains central to dispute
The dispute concerns a new collective labor agreement and unresolved questions about the salary structure and employment conditions. According to Brito, those issues have remained pending for years.
SEPPA said its objective is to return to fair and sincere negotiations with Arubus and the government. The union indicated that it could reassess Thursday’s plan if a constructive response arrives before then.
Passengers may face further disruption
No detailed timetable for the planned escalation was available in the source report. Residents who depend on Arubus service should therefore monitor official transport updates ahead of Thursday rather than assume normal operations.
The newly announced action is the latest development in a longer-running labor dispute at the public bus company. Monday’s stoppage and the possible Thursday escalation are the immediate events now affecting passengers.
Source: NoticiaCla — Arubus workers announce a stronger action for Thursday
