The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) yesterday said it is taking immediate steps to address the issue of sexual harassment and assault.
A statement from the board of CJIA came in the wake of allegations by a woman working at the airport that her complaint of sexual harassment and assault by a senior manager was not taken seriously.
The statement said that the Board of the CJIA at its meeting on June 21, 2019 took steps to immediately tackle the issue of sexual harassment and assault in the workplace. The interventions, the statement said, reflected the board’s deep concern about the allegations of sexual misconduct recently published in the media.
“The CJIA board condemns any behaviour which creates an unsafe environment for staff, concessionaires, contractors, suppliers and passengers using CJIA. The board is fully committed to ensuring that the CJIA is a safe workplace for all, especially women and other vulnerable social groups”, the statement said.
