Caribbean Net News spoke with a union representative for the workers, Christopher Joefield, who said the workers'  action was prompted by continued disregard for employees by senior officials at the Bureau. 

Many say workers  are being victimised on the job. They have also accused the management of the Bureau of acts of abuse and discrimination. 

It was also learnt that the Bureau had been operating without a properly constituted Board of Directors since November of last year.  

The Bureau comes under the country's Ministry of Trade and Industry and has statutory responsibility for the quality of goods and services. 

One director at the state enterprise, Prem Nanlal, was also accused of bringing the company into disrepute. He is alleged to have secretly installed hidden security surveillance cameras without informing employees as to where these cameras were, compromising security at the organization.

Workers are also calling for a probe into the accounting affairs at the company and staff hiring practices. Calls to Mr Nanlal's office for a response went unanswered. 

The protesters are also demanding Nanlal's resignation, saying he has damaged the reputation of the Bureau by his management style. 

Union representative at the Bureau Christopher Joefield said the protest will continue throughout this week until there are changes at the Bureau.