Bahia Hotel management and BITU sign agreement for enhanced separation package for staff

The management of Bahia Resorts in St Ann has reportedly agreed to an enhanced separation package for staff, in light of the closure of the hotels and the planned redundancy exercise.

The Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) which represents the workers, had made several proposals to the management.

BITU President Kavan Gayle said the hoteliers signed off on the package during a meeting yesterday.

Among the items agreed, is that the children of affected workers will get educational assistance.

Also agreed to, is the continuation of workers health insurance and a waiver on payments for staff loans.

Another is that gratuity will be included in the redundancy payment.

Mr. Gayle expressed hope that when the hotels reopen, the former staff will be re-engaged.