U-A-W-U reports that some progress was made in discussions today with JUTC management.

The University and Allied Workers Union (U-A-W-U) has reported that some progress was made in discussions today with the management of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC).

The union met with the bus company and the labour ministry to iron out the issues relating to adjustments to premiums for health insurance coverage for workers.

The matter led to workers becoming restive ,but the feared strike was put off, and normal operations resumed, as the parties continued negotiations. 

U-A-W-U vice president Clifton Grant said the insurance provider has unblocked the cards, allowing workers to regain access to benefits.

He said talks will continue next week. 

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One of 3 persons injured in crash in Runaway Bay transferred to a hospital in Kingston

The University and Allied Workers Union (U-A-W-U) has reported that some progress was made in discussions today with the management of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC).

The union met with the bus company and the labour ministry to iron out the issues relating to adjustments to premiums for health insurance coverage for workers.

The matter led to workers becoming restive ,but the feared strike was put off, and normal operations resumed, as the parties continued negotiations. 

U-A-W-U vice president Clifton Grant said the insurance provider has unblocked the cards, allowing workers to regain access to benefits.

He said talks will continue next week. 

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Normal operations resume at JUTC

The University and Allied Workers Union (U-A-W-U) has reported that some progress was made in discussions today with the management of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC).

The union met with the bus company and the labour ministry to iron out the issues relating to adjustments to premiums for health insurance coverage for workers.

The matter led to workers becoming restive ,but the feared strike was put off, and normal operations resumed, as the parties continued negotiations. 

U-A-W-U vice president Clifton Grant said the insurance provider has unblocked the cards, allowing workers to regain access to benefits.

He said talks will continue next week. 

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Former ECJ chair criticizes decision to subsume Office of the Political Ombudsman into Electoral Commission of Jamaica

The University and Allied Workers Union (U-A-W-U) has reported that some progress was made in discussions today with the management of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC).

The union met with the bus company and the labour ministry to iron out the issues relating to adjustments to premiums for health insurance coverage for workers.

The matter led to workers becoming restive ,but the feared strike was put off, and normal operations resumed, as the parties continued negotiations. 

U-A-W-U vice president Clifton Grant said the insurance provider has unblocked the cards, allowing workers to regain access to benefits.

He said talks will continue next week. 

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Police to make ‘special efforts’ to bring delinquent motorists before Traffic Court.

The University and Allied Workers Union (U-A-W-U) has reported that some progress was made in discussions today with the management of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC).

The union met with the bus company and the labour ministry to iron out the issues relating to adjustments to premiums for health insurance coverage for workers.

The matter led to workers becoming restive ,but the feared strike was put off, and normal operations resumed, as the parties continued negotiations. 

U-A-W-U vice president Clifton Grant said the insurance provider has unblocked the cards, allowing workers to regain access to benefits.

He said talks will continue next week. 

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BOJ reps and Police summoned to appear before Parliament’s Economy and Production Committee

The University and Allied Workers Union (U-A-W-U) has reported that some progress was made in discussions today with the management of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC).

The union met with the bus company and the labour ministry to iron out the issues relating to adjustments to premiums for health insurance coverage for workers.

The matter led to workers becoming restive ,but the feared strike was put off, and normal operations resumed, as the parties continued negotiations. 

U-A-W-U vice president Clifton Grant said the insurance provider has unblocked the cards, allowing workers to regain access to benefits.

He said talks will continue next week. 

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Several people injured, one critically, following 3 vehicle crash near Pearly Beach

The University and Allied Workers Union (U-A-W-U) has reported that some progress was made in discussions today with the management of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC).

The union met with the bus company and the labour ministry to iron out the issues relating to adjustments to premiums for health insurance coverage for workers.

The matter led to workers becoming restive ,but the feared strike was put off, and normal operations resumed, as the parties continued negotiations. 

U-A-W-U vice president Clifton Grant said the insurance provider has unblocked the cards, allowing workers to regain access to benefits.

He said talks will continue next week. 

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Opposition MP Fitz Jackson commends BOJ for implementing  service standards for ABMs

The University and Allied Workers Union (U-A-W-U) has reported that some progress was made in discussions today with the management of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC).

The union met with the bus company and the labour ministry to iron out the issues relating to adjustments to premiums for health insurance coverage for workers.

The matter led to workers becoming restive ,but the feared strike was put off, and normal operations resumed, as the parties continued negotiations. 

U-A-W-U vice president Clifton Grant said the insurance provider has unblocked the cards, allowing workers to regain access to benefits.

He said talks will continue next week. 

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St Mary farmers urged to implement anti-theft measures

The University and Allied Workers Union (U-A-W-U) has reported that some progress was made in discussions today with the management of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC).

The union met with the bus company and the labour ministry to iron out the issues relating to adjustments to premiums for health insurance coverage for workers.

The matter led to workers becoming restive ,but the feared strike was put off, and normal operations resumed, as the parties continued negotiations. 

U-A-W-U vice president Clifton Grant said the insurance provider has unblocked the cards, allowing workers to regain access to benefits.

He said talks will continue next week. 

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JTA website expected to enhance advocacy of educators rights

The University and Allied Workers Union (U-A-W-U) has reported that some progress was made in discussions today with the management of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC).

The union met with the bus company and the labour ministry to iron out the issues relating to adjustments to premiums for health insurance coverage for workers.

The matter led to workers becoming restive ,but the feared strike was put off, and normal operations resumed, as the parties continued negotiations. 

U-A-W-U vice president Clifton Grant said the insurance provider has unblocked the cards, allowing workers to regain access to benefits.

He said talks will continue next week. 

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