INDUSTRIAL unrest spread across the capital yesterday, with unionised BEC workers walking off their job.

Members of the Management Union of the Bahamas Electricity Corporation reportedly staged industrial action at their headquarters on Blue Hill Road.

BEC Chairman Michael Moss said: "I have heard that there may have been a demonstration at the compound however, I have not been able to confirm that as yet as I've been tied up at ZNS."

Union officials also could not confirm details of the strike.

Late last night, BEC released a statement which read: "The corporation has held recent discussions with the union's executive team. During the last meeting, additional information ...

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