By AVA TURNQUEST
Tribune Chief Reporter
aturnquest@tribunemedia.net
VETERAN unionist John Pinder has been appointed as acting Director of Labour.
The Ministry of Labour announced on Friday that the former Director of Labour, Mr. Robert Anthony Farquharson had been re-classified as Executive Manager effective May 1, 2018.
Mr Pinder’s appointment was also effective May 1, 2018; however, both gentlemen take up their duties next week Tuesday, May 22.
“Mr. Robert Farquharson has been Director of Labour from September 23, 2013 to present,” a ministry press release read.
“He has had many years of experience in industrial relations and dealing with labour issues and protocols.
It added: “Mr. John Pinder has been president of the Bahamas Public Services Union for 15 years.”
In its 2017 party manifesto, the FNM pledged to “eliminate the practice of appointing persons to the post of Director of Labour who served as head of a trade union immediately preceding that appointment”.
Mr Pinder did not contest BPSU's elections in September 2017, which ushered in a new president Kimsley Ferguson.
Comments
sheeprunner12 6 years, 7 months ago
John Pinder did nothing for the BPSU, now he is on the Govt payroll as a Director? LMAO
hrysippus 6 years, 7 months ago
ho ho ho...............
licks2 6 years, 7 months ago
I think that he will be a good DOL. . . besides Mr. Farquarson was not well for sometime now. . . I am surprised that he was not released from that position some time ago. . . John Pinder is miles above him in cognitive prowess and knowledge of labour relations and laws. All political feelings aside. . .I have taught one in his training for degree for his career and worked with the other in negotiations meetings. . .John Pinder is light years ahead the other. . .a very good appointment!
sealice 6 years, 7 months ago
Another example of how there is no difference between the FNM and the PLP and why we need more then a bloody change of fools we need serious change towards democracy.. You were a crook and led people astray whilst stealing their money for years as a labour leader...... You'll make an excellent politician....
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