Obie Ferguson

Obie Ferguson

politician Bahamas

Obie Ferguson is the President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in The Bahamas, representing nearly 18 unions. He has been vocal about the government's failure to address significant labour concerns, arguing that meaningful resolutions remain elusive and warning of a more aggressive stance from the TUC if negotiations do not progress.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
5,928
Power
196$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Bahamas 3 6.00 1.51% +0% 393,248 5,928 $13,000 196$
Totals 3 393,248 5,928 $13,000 196$
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Recent Mentions

Bahamas Bahamas: Obie Ferguson is the president of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) who supported Natania Johnson in her challenge against BAIC. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Union executive challenges BAIC over written warning

Bahamas Bahamas: Trade Union Congress president Obie Ferguson confirmed that he had received reports that workers were sent home. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Davis to outline Grand Bahama’s future as Grand Lucayan uncertainty grows

Bahamas Bahamas: Obie Ferguson, President of the Trade Union Congress, confirmed that he had received reports that workers were sent home. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Lucayan staff sent home without pay

Bahamas Bahamas: Obie Ferguson KC, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) president, whose Bahamas Hotel Managerial Association (BHMA) is the bargaining unit for 91-92 middle managers at the Grand Lucayan, told Tribune Business that whether the resort closes or remains open is of little concern to his members as they will still be paid regardless. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Grand Lucayan in fresh closure delay

Bahamas Bahamas: Obie Ferguson KC, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) president, told Tribune Business the Government has finally 'come around' to the position he and other labour leaders have been advocating for 15-20 years. 8

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Stop 'everything being cancelled' for workers

Bahamas Bahamas: Obie Ferguson, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) president, has called for the creation of a National Redundancy Fund. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: ‘Only make bad employers lodge a redundancy bond’

Bahamas Bahamas: Trade Union Congress president Obie Ferguson was more blunt, claiming foreign workers are squeezing Bahamians out of jobs. 4

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Union leaders accuse Davis admin of downplaying unemployment problem

Bahamas Bahamas: Obie Ferguson KC, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) president, has repeatedly justified calls for a minimum wage rise. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Minister dampens hopes for imminent minimum wage hike