Freeport – The former workers of Island Construction who were laid off more than ten years ago have still not received their redundancy payments, despite a judgment in their favour by the Industrial Tribunal.  Ceva Seymour, a spokesperson for the workers, held a press conference at her office on Monday in the Merport Building to call attention to their plight.

Some 20 former workers attended. The group is now calling on the Prime Minister and other relevant government authorities to intervene. Ms Seymour said the workers have been patient for too long. She noted that 34 workers were laid off in 2000, and some of them have even died over the 10-year period.

#“These men have been industrious and loyal workers,” she said. “They have contributed greatly, not only in placing Island Construction at the top of the list of construction companies in our nation, but they have assisted in building the Grand Bahama community, and by extension the entire Bahamas,” she said.

#Although the men took their matter to the Industrial Tribunal and won their case several years ago, she said the owners refuse to them. Ms Seymour has tried contacting the Prime Minister, but has been unsuccessful.  “We wrote him on December 28, but we have not heard back from him,” she said.  “We want to let the PM know that it has been too long and it is time for these young men to be paid.”

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