The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has moved to reassure customers that a contingency plan is in place to mitigate any potential impact on service delivery, should employees represented by the National Workers Union (NWU) proceed with strike action.
This comes as the NWU has served a 72-hour strike notice on JPS, following a stalemate on employment issues. However, JPS has announced that a meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 6, at the Ministry of Labour, to address the points of disagreement between the company and the union.
According to JPS, “This meeting is being held at JPS’ request, as the company seeks to have the points of disagreement between itself and the union resolved swiftly and amicably.”
The company has reiterated its commitment to converting contract employees to permanent status, as agreed upon with the union. This process, which began in 2023, is expected to be completed by 2025.
In a statement, JPS assured customers that “the company is anticipating that the temporary breakdown in the conversation with the NWU will be resolved quickly and that the outcome will be satisfactory for all concerned.”
While the potential strike action poses a threat to service delivery, JPS has assured that it is prepared to minimize any disruptions.
“JPS is assuring customers that it has a contingency plan in place to minimise any potential impact on service delivery, should employees represented by the NWU proceed with strike action,” the light and power company said.
