The British Base Personnel Sector of PASYDY has requested the introduction of telework arrangements for employees working at British bases in Cyprus. The request was submitted to Stephen B. Dougan, Deputy Command Secretary of the Sovereign Base Areas Administration (SBAA), through the union’s General Secretary.
Rationale Behind Telework Implementation
According to PASYDY, the administration of the British bases has instructed personnel at the Akrotiri base to leave the area, with operations continuing only with essential security staff. No similar directive has been issued for facilities in Episcopi, Dhekelia and Agios Nikolaos. Employees at those locations continue to work on site, according to the union.
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Telework Directive: A Proactive Strategy
In its letter titled “Urgent Recommendation For Immediate Telework Implementation,” PASYDY said it is concerned about the security situation in the region. The union wrote: “We express our concern regarding the current situation and the military developments in the region, which may pose risks to personnel working at British bases in Cyprus.” PASYDY suggested that employees whose duties do not require a physical presence should temporarily move to telework arrangements.
Operational Safety And Leadership Accountability
Continuing on-site operations under current security conditions could expose staff to additional risks, the letter states. PASYDY argues that introducing telework arrangements for roles that do not require a physical presence would help reduce potential exposure while allowing operations to continue.
The union also urged the administration to consider the request with urgency and introduce the necessary adjustments where possible. According to the letter, such measures would prioritize employee safety while maintaining operational continuity.
PASYDY noted that similar remote-work arrangements have been adopted by organisations and institutions during periods of heightened uncertainty, particularly when security or operational conditions affect normal workplace activity.
