President of the union representing public servants Watson Duke is taking the Prime Minister to task for claims he made during a news conference.

Last Saturday Dr. Keith Rowley said the weak management of the public service has led to an abuse of the system.

He warned that persons absenting themselves will be penalized.

However Mr. Duke believes the government has ulterior motives.

According to Mr. Duke withholding pay is not so easy.

Mr. Duke was speaking during a virtual news conference yesterday.