Dockworkers appear set to find out whether they’ll face temporary redundancies as their union dispute comes to a head.It’s understood dock managers Stevedoring had offered to postpone layoffs if Bermuda Industrial Union called off the overtime ban, which has been in place since August 10.But the overtime ban has so far shown no signs of ending, with supermarkets late receiving their goods from the container ship Oleander for the second week in succession yesterday because dockworkers didn’t unload it on Sunday.The BIU yesterday announced it will hold a press conference on the matter this afternoon.Stevedoring had asked workers to accept three- or four-day working weeks while less ships are arriving at the docks; but workers refused and, when negotiations broke down, the overtime ban was imposed.Other ongoing disputes include Corporation of Hamilton workers and bus drivers protesting over the sacking of colleagues, which are both going to arbitration, and prison officers upset at their working conditions, which could result in a strike.Yesterday, City of Hamilton Secretary Ed Benevides issued a short statement confirming one woman at the centre of the Corporation row was Clevonna Symonds, who was charged last Friday with possessing cannabis with intent to supply; she denies the allegation.“I can confirm that Ms Clevonna Symonds is no longer employed by the City of Hamilton,” stated Mr Benevides. “She is one of the two employees whose dismissal is being disputed by Bermuda Industrial Union staff.”Meanwhile Bermuda Public Services Union, whose members marched on Cabinet earlier this year demanding Government address soaring costs of essential goods, has now created a presence on Facebook and Twitter.President Kevin Grant explained in a note to members: “These social networks will allow for information and communication to be enhanced amongst our membership which should prove to be very beneficial.“In these times of financial insecurity and employment uncertainty it is imperative that we provide a means of communication that consistently informs the members on the issues that we are facing and the potential obstacles that we need to be concerned about.“Technology has allowed us to open the lines of communication like never before, and I can say that the formation of these sites will address an ongoing major concern of our members.“I encourage each and every one of you to utilise these sites in the appropriate manner that will continue to move our union onward and upward together.”General secretary Ed Ball added in an e-mail to The Royal Gazette: “Twitter is a means of providing the membership with a ready access to information and a forum to discuss matters.”