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
1 wks
Reach
13,954
Power
461$
Sentiment
5.12
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Bahamas 8 5.12 3.23% +10% 393,248 13,954 $13,000 461$
Totals 8 393,248 13,954 $13,000 461$
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Recent Mentions

Bahamas Bahamas: Obie Ferguson KC, its president, said the government has failed to live up to multiple terms including a provision that promises to fund the restoration of the House of Labour. 4

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: PM: 'We've lived up to worker promises'

Bahamas Bahamas: Obie Ferguson is the president of the Trades Union Congress and has called for a Labour Day boycott. 4

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Unionist blasting Labour Day boycott: ‘Going to the extreme’

Bahamas Bahamas: Obie Ferguson KC denied allegations that he was made a King's Counsel as a reward for signing a pre-election labour pact. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: TUC chief denies KC reward for labour pact

Bahamas Bahamas: Obie Ferguson is the president of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) who called for a boycott of the Labour Day parade. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: TUC chief denies profiting from PLP deal

Bahamas Bahamas: TUC president Obie Ferguson announced the decision to boycott this year’s Labour Day march due to its increasing political nature. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: TUC ‘will not march’ on Labour Day, saying parade is now too political

Bahamas Bahamas: Obie Ferguson is the Trades Union Congress (TUC) president who represents the Bahamas Hotel Managerial Association and is involved in discussions about workers' rights at the Grand Lucayan resort. 8

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Union chief ‘satisfied’ on Grand Lucayan workers

Bahamas Bahamas: Obie Ferguson is the President of the Trade Union Congress who disagrees with the Labour Minister on the resolution of labour concerns. 4

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Labour Minister and TUC chief disagree on which concerns have been addressed