Philipsburg:--- President of the St. Maarten Communication Union (SMCU) Ludson Evers told members of the media on Thursday that the St. Maarten Telecommunication Company (TELEM) filed an injunction against the union on Wednesday. Evers said he was notified through the union's legal representative that an injunction was filed by the company to prevent the union and its workers from taking industrial action.On Wednesday morning, workers of the St. Maarten Telecommunication Company (TELEM) demanded a meeting with management as they are seeking information and clarification on certain terms by management. Evers confirmed that he got a copy of a letter that a 100 workers signed requesting a meeting with management of the company. He said he also participated in the meeting that was held on Wednesday, however, the concerns of the workers was not resolved.
Evers said the union and management held a meeting but there was no industrial action. He further explained that the union sent a letter to the judge but the case is scheduled for next week Wednesday.