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February 14, 2024
FNM leader discusses labour concerns with Trade Union Congress

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard met with union leaders associated with the Trade Union Congress to discuss their labour concerns.

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February 15, 2024
Public Service Minister says ongoing issues between trade unions and the public service are a result of legacy issues

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The ongoing tensions between trade unions and the public service are a result of legacy issues, according to the Minister responsible for the public service, Pia Glover-Rolle. The minister asserts that there is an open door policy for any union to express their grievances and adds that there are currently two more trade [...]

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April 13, 2011
National Congress of Trade Unions of the Bahamas meets with Labour Minister

Nassau, Bahamas - 

The leadership of National Congress of
Trade Unions of the Bahamas had a consultative meeting with Minister
of Labour and Social Development, Senator Dion Foulkes (Wednesday).
Jennifer Dotson, President and Robert Farquharson, Secretary General
of the NCTUB discussed current labour issues with the Minister and senior
officials from the Ministry and the Department of L...

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January 12, 2018
Officials of National Congress of Trade Unions pay courtesy call on Governor General

Executive Members and Affiliated Presidents of the National Congress of Trade Unions of The Bahamas called upon Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling...

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February 12, 2018
New process for registration of industrial agreements, compliance of trade unions

Effective January 2018, the Department of Labour has introduced a new process for the registration of industrial agreements. Director of Labour and Registrar of Trade Unions Robert Farquharson explained, "The process has been put in place to ensure compliance by all trade unions and to [...]

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February 12, 2018
Department of Labour implements new process for registration of industrial agreements and compliance of Trade Unions in The Bahams

Effective January 2018, The Bahamas Department of Labour has introduced a new process for the registration of Industrial Agreements. The Director of Labour...

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May 18, 2018
Labour Department Held Compliance and Procedure Seminar for Trade Union Leaders

The Regulatory and Compliance Unit of the Department of Labour, in the Ministry of Labour, hosted a one-day seminar for persons enrolled in Trade Unions on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at The Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union (BCPOU) building.

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May 31, 2023
Reform series: trade unions

Today, there are several trade unions operating in The Bahamas, representing workers in a range of industries. The majority of unions fall under umbrella organizations such as Bahamas National Alliance Trade Union Congress (BNATUC), National Congress of Trade Unions Bahamas (NCTUB), and Commonwealth of The Bahamas Trade Union Congress (BTUC).

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April 14, 2020
Response to The Commonwealth of The Bahamas Trade Union Congress (CBTUC) Bahamas Union on the Workplace for Medical Workers

The Ministry of Health is proud of the health care professionals on the frontline to decrease the spread of COVID-19 in The Bahamas. We commend you for your invaluable service, and we salute you and your families for the sacrifices made to ensure that we have the best possible care for all Bahamians in the face of this global pandemic...

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January 07, 2011
TRADE UNIONS CONGRESS TO MARK 1958 GENERAL STRIKE

AT A TIME of high tension between the government and labour unions over the sale of BTC, the National Congress of Trade Unions has decided to commemorate the historic general strike which brought Nassau to its knees for several weeks in 1958.

NCTU general secretary Robert Farquharson announced that a rally and voter registration march will be held on Monday beginning at 7pm at RM Bailey Park.

Th...

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