Day: February 18, 2025

Spanish Town, St. Catherine – The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) and the University and Allied Workers’ Union (UAWU), representing the drivers who took strike action today, have reached an agreement at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MOLSS), leading to an immediate resolution of the industrial action. As a result, normal work operations will resume at 5:00 PM today.

JUTC remains committed to open dialogue and constructive discussions regarding the concerns raised. In this regard, a follow-up meeting has been scheduled with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security on March 7, 2025, to further address outstanding matters.

“We are pleased to have reached an amicable resolution that allows us to resume normal operations for the benefit of the commuting public. JUTC values our employees and remains committed to addressing their concerns fairly and transparently,” said Shantole Thompson, Corporate and Communications Manager of JUTC.

We appreciate the patience and understanding of the commuting public and regret any inconvenience caused during this period of disruption. JUTC remains steadfast in its commitment to providing safe and efficient public transportation for all Jamaicans.

Contact Information

Shantole Thompson

Corporate Communications Manager

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 876-866-7294

Spanish Town, St. Catherine – The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) is advising the public that drivers at the Rockfort, Portmore and Spanish Town Depots, represented by the University and Allied Workers Union (UAWU), have withdrawn their services effective 4:00 a.m. today, February 18, 2025.

This action is in response to an incident involving two employees from the Union of Clerical and Supervisory Employees bargaining group, which is currently under investigation. The JUTC management has taken preliminary steps to address the matter, including the temporary reassignment of the involved employees while maintaining their employment benefits. These measures were communicated to all relevant parties, with assurances that appropriate action will be taken upon the conclusion of the investigation.

While we acknowledge the concerns raised, we believe the industrial action is unnecessary, as the matter is being handled with due process. The demand for immediate termination of employees without a full investigation is not a course of action the company can take.

The withdrawal of service will result in disruptions on several routes. The JUTC is implementing contingency measures to minimize the impact on commuters, and further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

We urge the drivers to resume their duties and allow the process to unfold in a fair and just manner. The company is actively engaging with union representatives to reach a resolution and restore normal operations as soon as possible.

We crave the public’s patience and understanding as we work towards resolving this matter.