Threats of industrial action by contracted drivers and mechanics at JFB averted as management and union reach agreement

By: Georgetta Williams

Threats of industrial action by contracted drivers and mechanics at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) have been averted.

This as the JFB and the Jamaica Civil Service association (JCSA), which represents the workers have reached an agreement, that the newly adjusted salaries will be paid on Friday August 29.

On Wednesday, the JCSA, said it was informed that the drivers and mechanics will not be paid the new salaries which took effect in July, on Monday August 25.

The union had said the JFB’s failure to make the payments would result in, affected workers withdrawing their service.

Last evening, Commissioner at the JFB Stewart Beckford told IRIE FM News that a settlement was reached.

This was confirmed by JCSA’s Acting President Kelvin Thomas.

Mr. Thomas, said the union and the Fire Brigade came to a temporary understanding.

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JLP election manifesto to be released on Sunday during mass rally in St. James

By: Georgetta Williams

Threats of industrial action by contracted drivers and mechanics at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) have been averted.

This as the JFB and the Jamaica Civil Service association (JCSA), which represents the workers have reached an agreement, that the newly adjusted salaries will be paid on Friday August 29.

On Wednesday, the JCSA, said it was informed that the drivers and mechanics will not be paid the new salaries which took effect in July, on Monday August 25.

The union had said the JFB’s failure to make the payments would result in, affected workers withdrawing their service.

Last evening, Commissioner at the JFB Stewart Beckford told IRIE FM News that a settlement was reached.

This was confirmed by JCSA’s Acting President Kelvin Thomas.

Mr. Thomas, said the union and the Fire Brigade came to a temporary understanding.

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Six of 9 men who escaped from Constant Spring lockup in St. Andrew back in custody

By: Georgetta Williams

Threats of industrial action by contracted drivers and mechanics at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) have been averted.

This as the JFB and the Jamaica Civil Service association (JCSA), which represents the workers have reached an agreement, that the newly adjusted salaries will be paid on Friday August 29.

On Wednesday, the JCSA, said it was informed that the drivers and mechanics will not be paid the new salaries which took effect in July, on Monday August 25.

The union had said the JFB’s failure to make the payments would result in, affected workers withdrawing their service.

Last evening, Commissioner at the JFB Stewart Beckford told IRIE FM News that a settlement was reached.

This was confirmed by JCSA’s Acting President Kelvin Thomas.

Mr. Thomas, said the union and the Fire Brigade came to a temporary understanding.

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Union says contracted drivers and mechanics at the JFB could withdraw service if adjusted salaries are not paid by August 25

By: Georgetta Williams

Threats of industrial action by contracted drivers and mechanics at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) have been averted.

This as the JFB and the Jamaica Civil Service association (JCSA), which represents the workers have reached an agreement, that the newly adjusted salaries will be paid on Friday August 29.

On Wednesday, the JCSA, said it was informed that the drivers and mechanics will not be paid the new salaries which took effect in July, on Monday August 25.

The union had said the JFB’s failure to make the payments would result in, affected workers withdrawing their service.

Last evening, Commissioner at the JFB Stewart Beckford told IRIE FM News that a settlement was reached.

This was confirmed by JCSA’s Acting President Kelvin Thomas.

Mr. Thomas, said the union and the Fire Brigade came to a temporary understanding.

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UWI Mona principal calls for redefinition of student success in tertiary education

By: Georgetta Williams

Threats of industrial action by contracted drivers and mechanics at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) have been averted.

This as the JFB and the Jamaica Civil Service association (JCSA), which represents the workers have reached an agreement, that the newly adjusted salaries will be paid on Friday August 29.

On Wednesday, the JCSA, said it was informed that the drivers and mechanics will not be paid the new salaries which took effect in July, on Monday August 25.

The union had said the JFB’s failure to make the payments would result in, affected workers withdrawing their service.

Last evening, Commissioner at the JFB Stewart Beckford told IRIE FM News that a settlement was reached.

This was confirmed by JCSA’s Acting President Kelvin Thomas.

Mr. Thomas, said the union and the Fire Brigade came to a temporary understanding.

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Jamaica’s main political parties disclose names of their debaters for the upcoming debates

By: Georgetta Williams

Threats of industrial action by contracted drivers and mechanics at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) have been averted.

This as the JFB and the Jamaica Civil Service association (JCSA), which represents the workers have reached an agreement, that the newly adjusted salaries will be paid on Friday August 29.

On Wednesday, the JCSA, said it was informed that the drivers and mechanics will not be paid the new salaries which took effect in July, on Monday August 25.

The union had said the JFB’s failure to make the payments would result in, affected workers withdrawing their service.

Last evening, Commissioner at the JFB Stewart Beckford told IRIE FM News that a settlement was reached.

This was confirmed by JCSA’s Acting President Kelvin Thomas.

Mr. Thomas, said the union and the Fire Brigade came to a temporary understanding.

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JPP satisfied that it nominated 47 candidates for the general election

By: Georgetta Williams

Threats of industrial action by contracted drivers and mechanics at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) have been averted.

This as the JFB and the Jamaica Civil Service association (JCSA), which represents the workers have reached an agreement, that the newly adjusted salaries will be paid on Friday August 29.

On Wednesday, the JCSA, said it was informed that the drivers and mechanics will not be paid the new salaries which took effect in July, on Monday August 25.

The union had said the JFB’s failure to make the payments would result in, affected workers withdrawing their service.

Last evening, Commissioner at the JFB Stewart Beckford told IRIE FM News that a settlement was reached.

This was confirmed by JCSA’s Acting President Kelvin Thomas.

Mr. Thomas, said the union and the Fire Brigade came to a temporary understanding.

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PNP Candidate Dwayne Vaz, JPP Candidate Kathleen Greenwood nominated for Westmoreland Central

By: Georgetta Williams

Threats of industrial action by contracted drivers and mechanics at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) have been averted.

This as the JFB and the Jamaica Civil Service association (JCSA), which represents the workers have reached an agreement, that the newly adjusted salaries will be paid on Friday August 29.

On Wednesday, the JCSA, said it was informed that the drivers and mechanics will not be paid the new salaries which took effect in July, on Monday August 25.

The union had said the JFB’s failure to make the payments would result in, affected workers withdrawing their service.

Last evening, Commissioner at the JFB Stewart Beckford told IRIE FM News that a settlement was reached.

This was confirmed by JCSA’s Acting President Kelvin Thomas.

Mr. Thomas, said the union and the Fire Brigade came to a temporary understanding.

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JLP Leader and PM Holness says it is his intention to see public sector workers guaranteed wage increase without compromising the economy

By: Georgetta Williams

Threats of industrial action by contracted drivers and mechanics at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) have been averted.

This as the JFB and the Jamaica Civil Service association (JCSA), which represents the workers have reached an agreement, that the newly adjusted salaries will be paid on Friday August 29.

On Wednesday, the JCSA, said it was informed that the drivers and mechanics will not be paid the new salaries which took effect in July, on Monday August 25.

The union had said the JFB’s failure to make the payments would result in, affected workers withdrawing their service.

Last evening, Commissioner at the JFB Stewart Beckford told IRIE FM News that a settlement was reached.

This was confirmed by JCSA’s Acting President Kelvin Thomas.

Mr. Thomas, said the union and the Fire Brigade came to a temporary understanding.

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PM Holness says the challenge facing governments is how to increase the wage bill of public sector workers without increasing borrowing

By: Georgetta Williams

Threats of industrial action by contracted drivers and mechanics at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) have been averted.

This as the JFB and the Jamaica Civil Service association (JCSA), which represents the workers have reached an agreement, that the newly adjusted salaries will be paid on Friday August 29.

On Wednesday, the JCSA, said it was informed that the drivers and mechanics will not be paid the new salaries which took effect in July, on Monday August 25.

The union had said the JFB’s failure to make the payments would result in, affected workers withdrawing their service.

Last evening, Commissioner at the JFB Stewart Beckford told IRIE FM News that a settlement was reached.

This was confirmed by JCSA’s Acting President Kelvin Thomas.

Mr. Thomas, said the union and the Fire Brigade came to a temporary understanding.

Read More