Hashtag: #LivingWage
Column: ‘Minimum Wage Will Become A Reality’
[Opinion column written by MP Lovitta Foggo] Beyond all of the economic data and statistics, there is a moral question at the heart of any discussion around a minimum wage. Do we, as a society, accept that there are people in Bermuda who work full time for wages that trap them in poverty, and if so, what are we prepared to do about it? Fortunately,... Read more of this article
Video: BNV With Riley, Dismont, Simmons
Cordell Riley, Martha Dismont, and Craig Simmons are joining Bernews this afternoon [May 31] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. All three served on the Wage Commission, which recently provided a report on the ‘Recommendations for A Minimum Wage in Bermuda.’ Minister of Labour Jason Hayward previously noted that... Read more of this article
Labour Minister On Wage Commission Report
The Wage Commission submitted three options for a minimum wage — $13.19, $15.71, and $17.28 — and the Government will review the recommendations “with an aim to table a Wage Bill in Parliament that will establish a statutory minimum wage in alignment with a living wage regime,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking... Read more of this article
‘Aim To Table A Bill To Establish Living Wage’
“The Government will review the recommendations and considerations with an aim to table in Parliament a wage bill that will establish a statutory minimum wage and a national living wage,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking at today’s [Nov 10] press conference, Minister Hayward said, “The Employment [Wage Commission] Act 2019... Read more of this article
Minister: Wage Commission Members Appointed
Cordell Riley, Chris Furbert, Robert Stubbs, Philip Barnett, Martha Dismont and Craig Simmons will serve on the Wage Commission. This was announced by Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo in the House of Assembly today [Jan 31]. “This Government made a commitment to ‘commence consultation on the Joint Select Committee... Read more of this article
Final Town Hall On Living/Minimum Wage
The final Town Hall meeting to discuss a Minimum/Living Wage for Bermuda will be held at 6.30pm on May 16th at the Somerset Cricket Club, the Government said today. “The public will be aware that for the past three weeks, the Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports has hosted a series of meetings to seek public feedback on the creation... Read more of this article
Video: Meeting On Living/Minimum Wage
The Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports is holding a town hall meeting this evening [May 2] to discuss a minimum/living wage for Bermuda. A spokesperson previously said, “The public will recall that the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo, recently announced that the Government is seeking to set up a Wage Commission... Read more of this article
Town Hall Meetings On Living/Minimum Wage
The Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports is inviting the public to attend a series of Town Hall Meetings to discuss a Minimum/Living Wage for Bermuda. The Town Hall Meetings will take place: Thursday, May 2, 2019 – St. George’s Cricket Club at 6.30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2019 – St. Paul’s AME Centennial Hall at 6.30 p.m. Thursday,... Read more of this article
Ministry To Establish A Wage Commission
The Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports today [March 4] announced that it will shortly be setting up a Wage Commission to consult with key stakeholders regarding the implementation of a living/minimum wage. This follows the tabling of a report by the Parliamentary Joint Select Committee [JSC] last year on The Establishment of a Living/Minimum... Read more of this article
Two Hour Video: ‘Living Wage’ Panel Discussion
“The Living Wage – Relief is on the Way” panel discussion took place this evening [Oct 18] and you can watch the two-hour video of the presentation below. Panelists include statistician Cordell Riley, Rev Nicholas Tweed, MP Rolfe Commissiong, and Family Centre Executive Director Martha Dismont, while MP Kim Swan is moderating the discussion.... Read more of this article
Discussion: ‘Living Wage – Relief Is On The Way’
[Written by Don Burgess] “Work should lift you out of poverty, not keep you there.” That slogan is attached to a discussion on the proposed living wage which will be held on Thursday, October 18 at St Paul Centennial Hall at 6:30 pm. It is proposed that the Living Wage is set at $12.25 per hour as of May 1, 2019, then at $18.23 as of May 1, 2020.... Read more of this article
Column: Progress Towards A Living Wage
[Written by BPSU President Jason Hayward] The recommendation to implement a minimum wage and establish a Wage Commission to determine a living wage standard is a significant step in the right direction. These interventions in our society will undoubtedly improve the lives of many workers in this country. The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] applauds... Read more of this article
CURB Welcomes Living/Minimum Wage Report
The report from the Parliamentary Joint Select Committee on the Establishment of a Minimum/Living Wage has been released, with the report suggesting a phased approach to implementation. Report The report said, “Wage levels that are set too high will wreak havoc on our economy. With this in mind, the proposals of the JSC include recommendations... Read more of this article
