The threat of a black Christmas by unions protesting the sale of a 51 percent stake in the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) to Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC) remains on the table, The Nassau Guardian understands.
Sources said union heads met in an hours-long closed meeting yesterday to plan their next move as the government presses ahead with efforts to conclude the deal.
The unions are threatening a general strike, which could include a shut down of major utility services near or around the Christmas holidays.
When contacted yesterday, some of the union heads opted not to confirm or deny whether they were still considering the option.
Leaders of the unions that fall under both the Na ...

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