Workers Halt Kingston Freeport Terminal Operations in Union Representation Dispute

Operations have resumed at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited after what the company called an illegal industrial action by some staff disrupted terminal activity for several hours. KFTL says it will extend operating hours and speed cargo processing to limit delays, while continuing talks with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to resolve the dispute.

More than 1,000 workers at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited walked off the job, shutting down crane operations and disrupting container movement in a dispute over union representation. Workers want to switch from the Trade Union Congress to the Port Supervisors Union, saying the current process and the Ministry of Labour have not addressed their complaints.

Some Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited employees have taken what the company described as illegal industrial action, prompting a meeting at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. KFTL did not say what caused the dispute or how many workers are involved, but said it will keep the public updated.

More than 1,000 workers at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited have gone on strike, stopping crane operations and disrupting container movement as they push to replace the Trade Union Congress with the Port Supervisors Union. Workers say their complaints about pay and benefits have been ignored by management and the Ministry of Labour. KFTL says talks are continuing at the labour ministry.