The Tribune

TWO assistant general managers at the Bahamas Electricity Corporation were fired late yesterday afternoon, one of them reportedly having just returned from vacation.

The Tribune spoke with Bahamas Electrical Utility Managerial Union president Ervin Dean who confirmed that he was informed of the situation.

"I've been informed that two AGM's were let go yesterday, Mark Hudson and Ervin Dean.

"I don't have all the details at this time because it just happened around 4.30pm."

"However I can say that both are exemplary union members and they will and do have the full support of the union."

Mr Dean said the union will officially address the media once they have received the full details of yesterday's event.

The two AGMs, receiving their cheques at the same time, were reportedly told in a letter that their services were no longer needed.

However, they were not told why they were fired.

Both were suspended last year for the outages in Abaco and they took the matter to court where their case is still pending.

Mr Dean said that both men are covered by the union's recently signed industrial agreement, and after contacting sister unions and attorneys, they would deal with the situation accordingly.