The Tribune, like the other media and the PLP Govt is trying to spin this umbrella union action as "national", "illegal" and a "strike".
The action was NONE of the above.
It was not "national" because only ONE of three umbrella unions took action, the TUC. The other two groups criticized the TUC for its stance for its member unions. Those two groups are led by Belinda Wilson & Dwayne Woods.
It was not "illegal" because in every unions CBA, members have a right to withdraw their services for two consecutive days without penalty from the employer.
It was not a strike, it was a withdrawal of services.
If it was a national strike, it would have been 1958 all over again. The PLP helped Randol Fawkes organized the 1958 General Strike. Now, they are victimizing, denigrating and dividing the workers for their own selfish reasons.
Simon Wilson may be correct in saying that we have the lowest (cumulative) tax rates in the Caribbean. Most of the other Caribbean countries have all of our taxes PLUS income tax.
What is the major problem facing Bahamians is the HIGH cost of living. A Bahamian can go to most of the other Caribbean countries inclusive of Cuba to Suriname and be able to see a greater "bang for their buck".
It is hard to understand how a Guyanese teacher who makes about USD500 per month can live and thrive (relatively) in their country, while a Bahamian teacher who makes USD2500 per month is struggling to pay basic bills. It is the cost of food, rent, gas, power, loans and private school fees. Bahamians have to find money for some "necessities" that are almost free in other countries. Bahamians do not trust each other, so cooperatives are underutilized.
Our lack of confidence in our Bahamian public schools, public transportation and local food production has made these bills almost unbearable for the Bahamian lower/middle income class. The over-reliance on imported foods/goods, gambling, asues, and predatory banks are drowning Bahamians in debt.
No normal family can reasonably budget less than $200-$300 per week for food. Either that, or they are only eating low quality fast food or noodles/crackers & canned spaghetti/tuna. It is our poor diet that is leading to obesity and so many NCDs that are killing Bahamians prematurely
Even Ingraham won't institute FULL freedom of information .......... Much less the New Day crew or a Pintard-led FNM (too many skeletons in the closets)
sheeprunner12 says...
The Tribune, like the other media and the PLP Govt is trying to spin this umbrella union action as "national", "illegal" and a "strike".
The action was NONE of the above.
It was not "national" because only ONE of three umbrella unions took action, the TUC. The other two groups criticized the TUC for its stance for its member unions. Those two groups are led by Belinda Wilson & Dwayne Woods.
It was not "illegal" because in every unions CBA, members have a right to withdraw their services for two consecutive days without penalty from the employer.
It was not a strike, it was a withdrawal of services.
If it was a national strike, it would have been 1958 all over again. The PLP helped Randol Fawkes organized the 1958 General Strike. Now, they are victimizing, denigrating and dividing the workers for their own selfish reasons.
On Time will tell if strike action really work?
Posted 18 January 2025, 9:18 a.m. Suggest removal
sheeprunner12 says...
Simon Wilson may be correct in saying that we have the lowest (cumulative) tax rates in the Caribbean. Most of the other Caribbean countries have all of our taxes PLUS income tax.
What is the major problem facing Bahamians is the HIGH cost of living. A Bahamian can go to most of the other Caribbean countries inclusive of Cuba to Suriname and be able to see a greater "bang for their buck".
It is hard to understand how a Guyanese teacher who makes about USD500 per month can live and thrive (relatively) in their country, while a Bahamian teacher who makes USD2500 per month is struggling to pay basic bills. It is the cost of food, rent, gas, power, loans and private school fees. Bahamians have to find money for some "necessities" that are almost free in other countries. Bahamians do not trust each other, so cooperatives are underutilized.
Our lack of confidence in our Bahamian public schools, public transportation and local food production has made these bills almost unbearable for the Bahamian lower/middle income class. The over-reliance on imported foods/goods, gambling, asues, and predatory banks are drowning Bahamians in debt.
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sheeprunner12 says...
truth
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sheeprunner12 says...
Brave ain't got the Memo yet .............. Uncle Sam is saying crickets to him
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sheeprunner12 says...
Go find out about the 2 teachers unions, then comment on the situation with accuracy
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sheeprunner12 says...
I forgive you .......
You drank the Ingraham kool aid about HAM.
Enjoy your Pintard-led FNM, then
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sheeprunner12 says...
You are right on with your analysis
No normal family can reasonably budget less than $200-$300 per week for food. Either that, or they are only eating low quality fast food or noodles/crackers & canned spaghetti/tuna. It is our poor diet that is leading to obesity and so many NCDs that are killing Bahamians prematurely
On Halkitis: Govt to lose $30M annually due to VAT reduction
Posted 12 January 2025, 12:03 p.m. Suggest removal
sheeprunner12 says...
Even Ingraham won't institute FULL freedom of information .......... Much less the New Day crew or a Pintard-led FNM (too many skeletons in the closets)
On Bar president criticises govt over delays in full FOIA implementation
Posted 12 January 2025, 10:03 a.m. Suggest removal
sheeprunner12 says...
And spent over $100 million EACH on BAMSI project and Bahamasair planes ...... and $300 million on Defence Force boats.
Today, all THREE are barely functioning....... Waste of VAT funds
On Halkitis: Govt to lose $30M annually due to VAT reduction
Posted 12 January 2025, 9:58 a.m. Suggest removal
sheeprunner12 says...
How many VAT billions has the Govt wasted since 2015???
Our country has not benefited from VAT ...... All it did was increased the greed level of our politicians and their teefing sycophants
On Halkitis: Govt to lose $30M annually due to VAT reduction
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