Nassau, Bahamas - In
response to the withdrawal of labor of the members of The Bahamas
Electrical Workers Union (BEWU), The Bahamas Electricity Corporation
advises its customers in New Providence and the Family Islands that it
has contingency measures in place to ensure that any action on the part
of the union does not severely impact the Corporation's operations.

BEC
further informs the public that the action of the junior employees of
the Corporation is illegal and; therefore, in breach of the industrial
relations agreement and is in direct contravention of the labor laws of
The Bahamas.The Corporation encourages the BEWU that, as with any
employee related matter, to employ all