WILLEMSTAD – The CBV labor union is demanding written assurances from the management of Klinika Capriles that security employees will not face intimidation, threats, disciplinary consequences, or other forms of retaliation if they publicly describe instructions they say they received from their supervisors.
The demand was made in a letter dated October 15, 2026, following disagreements between the union and clinic management over the responsibilities assigned to security personnel during night shifts.
CBV announced that it intends to offer its members the opportunity to participate voluntarily in a public press statement to explain their experiences and clarify the instructions they allegedly received.
According to the union, several security guards previously reported being instructed to carry out patient-related duties, including providing medication, during night shifts.
The union says these statements were made in the presence of the government labor mediator, lawyers, and clinic management.
However, CBV claims that subsequent communications from the institution suggest security personnel have denied receiving such instructions.
The union considers these accounts contradictory and wants employees to have an opportunity to explain their experiences publicly.
CBV emphasized that the purpose of the proposed press statement is not to damage the reputation of Klinika Capriles but to establish the facts and protect the interests of employees and patients.
At the same time, the union expressed concern that workers could face pressure to withdraw or change statements they previously made.
CBV has therefore requested written confirmation from management that employees who lawfully and responsibly share their experiences will not suffer negative consequences.
The union specifically warned against retaliation, intimidation, threats, or other unfavorable treatment directed at employees who provide truthful statements.
The demand comes amid an ongoing labor dispute that has already required intervention by the government labor mediator.
In an earlier communication dated October 13, GGz Curaçao management stated that security guards are not permitted to administer medication and that management had never authorized instructions requiring them to do so.
The institution also announced an internal investigation into the matter.
CBV's latest letter indicates that the union does not consider the issue resolved and wants greater transparency about the circumstances surrounding the disputed instructions.
No date has been announced for the proposed public statement by security employees.
It is also not yet known whether Klinika Capriles management will provide the written assurances requested by the union.
The union maintains that employees must be able to explain their experiences without fear of consequences while the facts surrounding the disputed instructions are investigated.