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BTUC Reaches Agreement With Govt PSNT
The Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] and Associate Members announced that a “mutually beneficial agreement has been reached, delivering a favourable outcome for members across all relevant bargaining units.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] and Associate Members are pleased to announce that, following extensive... Read more of this article
BIU Meeting, Service Disruptions Tomorrow
[Updated] A Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] meeting tomorrow morning [Feb 14] will result in a temporary interruption in public services. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that due to a Bermuda Industrial Union full membership meeting taking place tomorrow, Friday February 14, from 10.00am to 11.30am, there will be an interruption... Read more of this article
Woollins & Sprincova Win BUT 5K Race
Runners lined up outside West Pembroke School for the start of the 2025 Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT] 5K race, and Philip Woollins and Stepanka Sprincova emerged as the male and female champions. Woollins crossed the finish line in a winning time of 17:22, Dominique Mayho secured second place in 17:48, while Matt Boys finished third in 18:10. Sprincova... Read more of this article
BPSU Marks 60th Anniversary Of BELCO Riots
The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] marks the 60th anniversary of the BELCO Riots, a key moment in Bermuda’s labor history and the fight for workers’ rights. A spokesperson said, “February 2, 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the historic BELCO Riots of 1965; a defining moment in Bermuda’s labor movement and a powerful step... Read more of this article
BIU Responds To RUBiS Work-To-Rule Dispute
The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] said they “wish to publicly acknowledge the commitment of its members in standing firm and demonstrating their dedication through ongoing efforts to resolve the outstanding issues surrounding the Collective Bargaining Agreement [CBA]. A spokesperson said, “Since November 20th, our members have been working-to-rule,... Read more of this article
BPSU Marks International Migrants Day
“On International Migrants Day, the BPSU and its Migrant Workers Committee stand in solidarity with all migrant workers,” the Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] said. A spokesperson said, “International Migrants Day, celebrated on December 18th, provides an opportunity to recognize the invaluable contributions of migrants and reaffirm... Read more of this article
Photos: Govt & BPSU Long Service Awards
Recently, the Government of Bermuda and the Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] jointly hosted a Long Service Awards Ceremony honouring more than 200 public officers for their combined hundreds of years of dedicated service. A Government spokesperson said, “On hand to present the awards to dozens of public officers who have served 10, 15, 20, 25,... Read more of this article
BPSU Responds To 2024 Throne Speech
The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] says that it expresses its “support for several ambitious initiatives outlined in the recent Throne Speech” and added that “urgent action is needed to stem the tide of rising healthcare costs” and also noted that pension reform is “another growing concern.” A spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
B.U.T. Disappointed With Department’s Decision
The Bermuda Union of Teachers said they are “dismayed by the Department of Education’s haste to enact sanctions against teachers in the Bermuda Public School System.” A spokesperson said, “Recent comments in the press about efforts to accelerate the formation of a Transformation Team for the School for Exceptionalities, with the... Read more of this article
Govt & Unions Engage In Training Sessions
Minister of the Cabinet Office Crystal Caesar “welcomed chairs, union partners, and technical officers to a training session on interest-based bargaining.” A government spokesperson said, “Representatives from the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU], Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU], Prison Officers Association [POA], Fire Services... Read more of this article
Teachers Union On Staffing, Concerns & More
“The narrative surrounding school reform in Bermuda has long-since reached a boiling point, and now the strain being heavily imposed upon teachers in the Bermuda Public School System [BPSS] is manifestly unbearable, and entirely unacceptable,” the Bermuda Union of Teachers General Secretary Dante Cooper said. Mr Cooper said, “Recent... Read more of this article
Teachers Union On Staffing, Management, More
“It’s time for the Department to prioritize our teachers’ well-being and the quality of education for our students,” the Bermuda Union of Teachers said, adding that “our children deserve a classroom that’s staffed, safe, and ready to learn.” The comments from the Union follow after CedarBridge Academy was closed for a... Read more of this article
