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BPSU files trade dispute against govt
BPSU files trade dispute against govt
Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) President John Pinder yesterday condemned the government for alleged unilateral variation of workers' contracts in North Eleuthera, accusing the Department of Local Government of violating terms of employment.
Martin on Baha Mar: I told you so
Martin on Baha Mar: I told you so
Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) President Nicole Martin, who warned the government over its previous optimism regarding the Baha Mar project, said she is now in a position to say "I told you so."
Pinder: Labor law amendments by August 21
Pinder: Labor law amendments by August 21
Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) President John Pinder yesterday said that the country's trade unions and the Department of Labour aim to complete draft amendments to a pair of labor laws by August 21
Labour director foreshadows 'emergency legislation'
Labour director foreshadows 'emergency legislation'
Director of Labour Robert Farquharson yesterday stated that there is a "very strong possibility" that the government will bring "emergency legislation" to Parliament addressing trade agreements between the country's labor unions and hotels, out of concern that a recent Supreme Court ruling against the Bahamas Hotel, Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) could lead to a domino effect among loc...
Hotel union to Pink Sands employees: Be ready
Hotel union to Pink Sands employees: Be ready
Bahamas Hotel, Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) Secretary General Darren Woods yesterday warned hotel workers to be on alert following the decision of Harbour Island's Pink Sands Resort to terminate roughly 80 employees as it shuts down for renovations.
Martin: Govt will tax Bahamians into poverty
Martin: Govt will tax Bahamians into poverty
Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union President Nicole Martin said yesterday she believes the Christie administration will tax Bahamians into poverty.
PSA wants salary proposal 'revisited'
PSA wants salary proposal 'revisited'
Police Staff Association (PSA) Executive Chairman Inspector Dwight Smith yesterday called on the government to revisit officers' medical insurance scheme and salaries.
Pintard defends FNM Senate pick
Pintard defends FNM Senate pick
Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Michael Pintard said he is not too concerned about the "noise in the market" regarding the selection of opposition Senator Lanisha Rolle.
Greater focus on value for money needed in tourism
Greater focus on value for money needed in tourism
The Bahamas must do more to maximize the value for money of its tourism brand through the improvement of its human capital if it is to compete with top regional competitors, according to a panel of local tourism and private sector stakeholders.
Union president: Let emergency orders expire so workers have redundancy option
With just about a week and a half until the emergency powers orders expire, President of the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) Darrin Woods is urging the competent authority not to extend the orders, so that restrictions preventing hotels from making employees redundant can be lifted.