Industrial Disputes Tribunal Bars Action at Kingston Freeport Terminal

The Industrial Disputes Tribunal issued an order barring workers at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited from engaging in industrial action during an ongoing dispute. This order directed that any threatened industrial action involving Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited, the Port Supervisors' Union, and the Trades Union Congress must cease immediately. The dispute was referred to the Tribunal by the Minister of Labour and Social Security.

The ruling requires the immediate cessation of any industrial action already underway, aiming to restore normalcy at the port. The dispute originated from workers seeking a change in union representation from the Trades Union Congress to the Port Supervisors' Union, citing inadequate representation regarding salaries and benefits.