Chinese workers say Bahamian company mistreated them

Read storyChinese workers caused a scene after news that they would be sent back to China, saying they have not been paid for months of work and have been treated unfairly.

ER Hanna Construction told half of its 26 workers that they were no longer needed Tuesday. Workers upset by the announcement became aggressive and administrators called Immigration and police officers to escort them from the scene.

The workers say they have not been paid since December and have not been given enough food and water at the site.

Tameka Hanna of ER Hanna said the company pays an agency in China which is responsible for paying the workers. Hanna said the company made water available and hired a chef to cook three meals a day.

Although they have paid for 12 work permit renewals, Hanna said she is not sure if the others will stay after yesterday's incident.

The Nassau Guardian