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BPL Overtime Scandal Sparks Union Outcry | Bahamas News
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Three BPL employees in one department racked up over $600,000 in overtime last year—two alone earned nearly half a million, with some months paying them more than $20,000 just in OT. The board’s move to overhaul overtime rules has ignited backlash from the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union, who accuse BPL of unilateral changes that violate their contract. Union president Kyle Wilson calls it disrespectful and demands negotiations, urging workers to stick to scheduled hours while stressing they’re still needed for the new grid company amid ongoing power outages. The union insists Bahamian workers should be paid according to agreed terms—not arbitrarily altered, especially when competitors pay more.
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