The Bermuda Government is anticipating industrial activity tomorrow, with a likely disruption of public services.

The warning, at 11pm, came shortly after Michael Dunkley, the Premier, called on the public to ignore an “irresponsible call” for an island-wide withdrawal of labour from the People’s Campaign.

The Government stated: “The Government is advising the public this evening that it is anticipating industrial activity tomorrow.

“As a result, there will likely be a disruption of public services — such as public transportation and others — which is expected to inconvenience the public.

“The public is encouraged to make alternative arrangements wherever possible. The Government will update tomorrow once a full assessment ?of service disruption has been determined.”

The People’s Campaign, in a statement identical to one released and retracted by the group yesterday for unspecified “inaccuracies”, had this evening called for a mass work stoppage in protest at the Government’s decision to move forward with the Pathways to Status immigration legislation. Group member LaVerne Furbert also urged workers to call in sick tomorrow.

Michael Fahy, the Minister of Home Affairs, and Mr Dunkley had warned that an island-wide withdrawal of labour would be illegal.

Speaking in the wake of the People’s Campaign release, the Premier described the call as “irresponsible and misconceived”.

“This group, whose leadership is accountable to no one, is calling for workplace disruption on a matter that is scheduled for debate in the Parliament of Bermuda — an exercise that is fundamental to the integrity and effectiveness of our democracy,” he said.

“The Government welcomes and encourages people to express themselves — it’s the essence of how we govern ourselves — but not at the behest of a vague organisation.

“The Government calls on people of goodwill to reject this irresponsible call, attend to their places of business as normal and keep helping Bermuda move forward.

“Putting our shoulders to the wheel, as we do each day, will do more to help our brothers and sisters who are struggling than to fall into line with a demonstration that is designed to disrupt the lives of the many.”

The legislation was tabled on Monday and, while it remains on the order paper, is not expected to be debated tomorrow.