The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) yesterday headed off a row with workers that would have resulted in industrial action, which was triggered by a decision of Canopy Insurance to impose a further 10 per cent increase in the cost for health.
The union representing workers at the Spectrum Management Authority has issued a 72-hour strike notice to the management of the entity. The 72-hour period began at 4 p.m. Friday and the notice will expire at 4 p.m. on Monday. The Union of Clerical.
THE Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) has rebuked National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) for its decision to interdict the officer who was the first to highlight breaches at the housing development owned by National Water Commission (NWC) President Mark Barnett and his wife Annette. At the same time, JCSA has called for an immediate amendment of the Public Service Regulations, charging that various managers have been weaponising the interdiction.