John Pinder, president of the Bahamas Public Services Union, threatened the government with a “general strike”, over the dispute concerning increments and lump sum payments.
Mr Pinder said he has tried repeatedly with no success to speak to Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham, head of the Public Service. He said the union has sought solidarity with other unions, who stand ready when the need arises to take industrial action.
A rally is planned this week with union members and the general public to address the issues. With six outstanding industrial agreements, he said the unions are united in the struggle, and if they have to, they will resort to a general strike.
