WILLEMSTAD — Member of Parliament Quincy Girigorie has formally questioned the government about the labor situation at the Curaçao House, citing serious concerns about workplace tensions, staff departures, and the treatment of employees who raised complaints about management.
In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas, Girigorie refers to the recent resignation of Minister Plenipotentiary Manuel, which followed months of public allegations and media reports concerning the treatment of employees at the Curaçao House .
According to the MP, the labor climate at the Curaçao House had become untenable for an extended period, with high tensions between management and staff, long-term sick leave among employees, and others placed on inactive status. In September 2025, Prime Minister Pisas reportedly requested the civil servants’ union ABVO to mediate the labor conflict.
Girigorie is now requesting concrete data from the government, including the number of employees working at the Curaçao House in January 2025 compared to today, and how many staff members have left since then, whether due to contract termination or other reasons.
The MP stressed that transparency and good governance require clarity, particularly in cases where employees who voiced criticism about management later became involved in labor disputes or retirement processes. He warned that the appearance of retaliation against public servants could undermine trust in government institutions.
Girigorie has also urged the government to temporarily suspend all termination procedures initiated since August 2025 and to conduct a full evaluation of labor processes at the Curaçao House during that period. He emphasized the need to protect public employees who report alleged wrongdoing, even in the absence of a formal whistleblower protection law in Curaçao, until independent investigations determine whether complaints are justified.