Throughout the normal life of a trade union, as it evolves and the environment changes, its executives and members may find it necessary to modify its constitution.  However, these changes cannot be made by the trade unions in isolation.  In order to effect these changes, the executives must first get approval from the registrar of trade unions.

In order to effect constitutional amendments, the trade union must have the support of the majority of its membership for the proposed changes.

1. Print and sign two copies of every resolution, in respect of each applicable by-law or section, for the alteration of their constitution.  The person signing must be an officer of the trade union.
2. Submit the resolutions along with the sample ballot to be used for general membership’s voting on the amendments.
3. Take resolutions to general membership for voting.  Please note that this must be presided over by the registrar of trade unions.
4. Print and sign a statutory declaration stating that the requirements of the constitution regarding amendments have been complied with.
5. Submit these documents to the registrar of trade unions.

Please note that amendments do not take effect until the trade union has received confirmation of same by way of a returned copy of the resolutions submitted, signed and stamped by the registrar of trade unions.

There are no application forms for this service.

• Statutory declarations
• Sample ballot

There is a non-refundable application fee of BS$25.00.  It must be paid by cash or certified cheque, payable to Treasury Department.

The Trade Union Section at the New Providence address listed below, or any of the other locations.

New Providence

Department of Labour
Rosetta Street
P.O. N-1586
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 302-2562 / 2550
Fax.(242) 356-5585
Email: labour@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Abaco

Percy Archer Square
Don McKay Boulevard
P.O. Box AB-20250
Marsh Harbour, Abaco
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 367-2133
Fax.(242) 367-2959
Email: labour@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Andros & The Berry Islands

Albert Campbell’s Complex
Queen’s Highway
North Andros
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 329-2181/2
Fax.(242) 329-2220
Vibe(242) 225-1604
Email: labour@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Bimini

General Post Office
Alice Town
Bimini
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 347-3422, 225-3356
Fax.(242) 347-3423
Email: labour@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Eleuthera

Bets Plazza
Queen’s Highway
P.O. Box EL-25177
Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 332-2134
Fax.(242) 332-2875
Email: labour@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Queen’s Highway
Lower Bogue
P.O. Box EL-27854
North Eleuthera
Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 335-1998
Fax.(242) 335-2000
Email: labour@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Exuma

Tracey Bowe Plaza
EX-29290
Exuma
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 336-2030
Fax.(242) 336-2031
Email: labour@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Grand Bahama

Churchill Building
Down Town
P.O. Box F-40589
Freeport, Grand Bahama
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 351-6846, 352-7865/6
Fax.(242) 352-9869
Email: labour@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays