National
BPSU: Members Will Meet to Determine Action on Hazard Pay
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bahamas Public Service Union President Kimsley Ferguson making no promises industrial action will not be taken, if the union does not hear back from government on hazard pay for some Public Hospitals Authority workers.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bahamas Public Service Union President Kimsley Ferguson making no promises industrial action will not be taken, if the union does not hear back from government on hazard pay for some Public Hospitals Authority workers.
Ferguson speaking with the media, following the signing of a $40 million industrial agreement with government, noting the union is still waiting to hear back from PHA and government officials on hazard pay for some of its members.
“There are people working in environments that are hazardous to their health,” Ferguson said, explaining that it also puts their family members at risk.
He says the union has been agitating for insurance coverage for those individuals and has made the appeal to the government.
Ferguson says those payments would be retroactive to July 1, 2022, however he says the PHA managing director has advised that they are awaiting the funds from the Ministry of Finance.
“Whatever the hold up is, nobody is communicating it to us so we can communicate it to our members,” Ferguson added.
The union expects to meet this week to determine next steps.
Watch the full story on Our News REV channel 212 and live on YouTube and Facebook.
NIB, Public Officers Union Sign New Five Year Industrial Agreement
FNM Senator: “It’s Time For Former Prime Minister To Move On”
GB Chamber: More Can Be Done To Streamline Road Traffic Process
PM: Government Is Exploring All Options to Prevent These Incidents
Police Commissioner: Firefighters Relied on Fire Retardant and Blue Hole Water
From The Bahamas To The Stars
-
Court19 hours agoPassport Workers Accused of Helping Haitians Get Passports Illegally
-
Court18 hours agoMan Accused of Child Sex Crimes Granted Bail
-
Court2 days agoHaitian Man Pleads Guilty to Indecently Assaulting Teen Neighbor
-
Court2 days agoPair Accused of Shooting Man During Armed Robbery
-
International19 hours agoFL Woman Arrested For Selling Human Remains On Facebook Marketplace
-
National24 hours agoYouth Dive into Coral Conservation at BREEF’s 2025 Extreme Hangout Bahamas
-
International19 hours agoTrump Threatens New Tariffs On Smartphones After Exempting Them
-
National1 day agoEV Motors Named Authorized Dealer for GAC Motor in The Bahamas