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
2 wks
Reach
3,312
Power
109$
Sentiment
6.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Bahamas 2 6.50 0.70% +20% 393,248 3,312 $13,000 109$
Totals 2 393,248 3,312 $13,000 109$
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Recent Mentions

Bahamas Bahamas: Obie Ferguson, the TUC president, called for raising the national minimum wage to $350. 8

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: TUC president calls for minimum wage to $350

Bahamas Bahamas: Obie Ferguson KC, headed the Trade Union Congress (TUC) which Tyrone Butler joined in hopes of seeing changes in their favor. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: ‘Livery drivers also have mouths to feed’

Bahamas Bahamas: Obie Ferguson, president of the Trade Union Congress, echoes concerns about the lack of proper tourist facilities in the Bahamas. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: ‘Local sites need better marketing’

Bahamas Bahamas: Obie Ferguson, the Trade Union Congress president, said the country lacks even a proper nightclub for tourists. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Munnings Jr: Bahamas needs more attractions beyond the cruise port

Bahamas Bahamas: Obie Ferguson, president of the TUC, mentioned possible industrial action in the near future. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: TUC threatens national strike | The Tribune

Bahamas Bahamas: Obie Ferguson is the president of the Trades Union Congress who called for a meeting to support taxi drivers. 8

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: TUC affiliates summoned on taxi driver 'oppression'

Bahamas Bahamas: TUC president Obie Ferguson has pledged the unified support of all TUC-affiliated unions behind the Bahamas General Workers Union. 8

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: TUC head pledged unified front for BGWU’s industrial action threat

Bahamas Bahamas: Obie Ferguson KC's umbrella union, the TUC, is expected to help resolve the issues faced by taxi drivers. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Hopes switch eases taxi and livery driver rivallry

Bahamas Bahamas: TUC president Obie Ferguson welcomed the union back with a promise of solidarity and action. 9

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Taxi union returns to TUC affiliation

Bahamas Bahamas: Obie Ferguson KC, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) president, acts as legal adviser to the union representing the Freeport resort’s roughly 90 middle managers. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: No automatic termination for Grand Lucayan’s staff