Public service employees at bus terminals across the nation are confronting significant career decisions amid the establishment of the new National Bus Company. The Public Service Union reports growing unease among its membership following indications that certain workers have been encouraged to resign from their current positions.
PSU President Dean Flowers confirmed the union has been fielding numerous concerns from members who fear potential forced termination scenarios. “This issue has genuinely unsettled our members who are worried about their job security,” Flowers stated, highlighting the anxiety spreading through the public service sector.
The Ministry of Transport has formally denied issuing any directives for resignations. Transport Minister Dr. Louis Zabaneh attributed the current concerns to preliminary miscommunications during the transition planning phase. “We want to ensure that employee rights are fully protected, and certainly we agree this must be prioritized,” Zabaneh emphasized in a recent statement.
Minister Zabaneh clarified the official transition framework, confirming that terminal staff will be granted a six-month window to determine their professional future. Employees must decide whether to apply for positions with the newly formed National Bus Company or remain within the government service structure under potentially different roles.
“All personnel will need to formally apply because this constitutes an entirely new corporate entity,” Zabaneh explained. “It is essential that every employee comprehensively understands their revised terms of reference and employment conditions before making this important decision.”
The developing situation continues to evolve, with further details expected to emerge in upcoming governmental announcements and union communications.