Obie Ferguson
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.
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Trade Union Congress president Obie Ferguson said he recently met with affiliates and told them they must do what is necessary to obtain what they are entitled to.
Immigration union wants sears fired over ignored grievances
Bahamas· 2026-02-23
Obie Ferguson is the president of the Trades Union Congress who received a warning letter about planned severance pay packages.
‘We were promised that we would be well taken care of and it hasn’t happened’Bahamas· 2026-02-20
Obie Ferguson is the president of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and was informed about the staff terminations.
279 Grand Lucayan staff to be let go next weekBahamas· 2026-02-19
Obie Ferguson KC, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) president, revealed his members are contacting him daily after going without pay for the entire month of January.
Lucayan staff five weeks’ unpaid for a second timeBahamas· 2026-02-04
Obie Ferguson is the president of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) who supported Natania Johnson in her challenge against BAIC.
Union executive challenges BAIC over written warningBahamas· 2026-01-23
Trade Union Congress president Obie Ferguson confirmed that he had received reports that workers were sent home.
Davis to outline Grand Bahama’s future as Grand Lucayan uncertainty growsBahamas· 2026-01-22
Obie Ferguson, President of the Trade Union Congress, confirmed that he had received reports that workers were sent home.
Lucayan staff sent home without payBahamas· 2026-01-20TUC president Obie Ferguson levelled the criticism during a joint press conference.
TUC accuses labour of stalling registration for NHI providersBahamas· 2025-12-17
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.
Grand Lucayan in fresh closure delayBahamas· 2025-10-20
Obie Ferguson is the president of the Trade Union Congress and met with Prime Minister Davis to address workers' issues.
Union chief says PM apologetic school administrators were left out of salary reviewBahamas· 2025-10-17
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.
Stop 'everything being cancelled' for workersBahamas· 2025-10-07
Obie Ferguson, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) president, has called for the creation of a National Redundancy Fund.
‘Only make bad employers lodge a redundancy bond’Bahamas· 2025-10-06
Trade Union Congress president Obie Ferguson was more blunt, claiming foreign workers are squeezing Bahamians out of jobs.
Union leaders accuse Davis admin of downplaying unemployment problemBahamas· 2025-10-01
Obie Ferguson KC, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) president, has repeatedly justified calls for a minimum wage rise.
Minister dampens hopes for imminent minimum wage hikeBahamas· 2025-09-19
Obie Ferguson, the TUC president, called for raising the national minimum wage to $350.
TUC president calls for minimum wage to $350Bahamas· 2025-09-16Obie Ferguson KC, headed the Trade Union Congress (TUC) which Tyrone Butler joined in hopes of seeing changes in their favor.
‘Livery drivers also have mouths to feed’Bahamas· 2025-08-25
Obie Ferguson, president of the Trade Union Congress, echoes concerns about the lack of proper tourist facilities in the Bahamas.
‘Local sites need better marketing’Bahamas· 2025-08-21
Obie Ferguson, the Trade Union Congress president, said the country lacks even a proper nightclub for tourists.
Munnings Jr: Bahamas needs more attractions beyond the cruise portBahamas· 2025-08-20Obie Ferguson, president of the TUC, mentioned possible industrial action in the near future.
TUC threatens national strike | The TribuneBahamas· 2025-08-20
Obie Ferguson is the president of the Trades Union Congress who called for a meeting to support taxi drivers.
TUC affiliates summoned on taxi driver 'oppression'Bahamas· 2025-08-17TUC president Obie Ferguson has pledged the unified support of all TUC-affiliated unions behind the Bahamas General Workers Union.
TUC head pledged unified front for BGWU’s industrial action threatBahamas· 2025-07-28
Obie Ferguson KC's umbrella union, the TUC, is expected to help resolve the issues faced by taxi drivers.
Hopes switch eases taxi and livery driver rivallryBahamas· 2025-07-24
TUC president Obie Ferguson welcomed the union back with a promise of solidarity and action.
Taxi union returns to TUC affiliationBahamas· 2025-07-24Obie Ferguson KC, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) president, acts as legal adviser to the union representing the Freeport resort’s roughly 90 middle managers.
No automatic termination for Grand Lucayan’s staffBahamas· 2025-07-23
Obie Ferguson KC was the attorney representing the five former Gaming Board employees in their case.
Ex-Gaming Board staff’s ‘excessive’ $1.9m damages award overturnedBahamas· 2025-06-24
TUC president Obie Ferguson stated that the boycott of the parade was rooted in frustration over stalled progress.
Politics in the spotlight - but thousands on Labour marchBahamas· 2025-06-10
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.
PM: 'We've lived up to worker promises'Bahamas· 2025-06-04
TUC President Obie Ferguson argues that key promises remain unfulfilled and threatened a two-day strike.
Davis stands firm behind pre-election MoU with TUC calling it a ‘wise decision’Bahamas· 2025-06-04Obie Ferguson is the president of the Trades Union Congress and has called for a Labour Day boycott.
Unionist blasting Labour Day boycott: ‘Going to the extreme’Bahamas· 2025-05-28
Obie Ferguson KC denied allegations that he was made a King's Counsel as a reward for signing a pre-election labour pact.
TUC chief denies KC reward for labour pactBahamas· 2025-05-28