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Video: BIU President Holds Press Conference

Video: BIU President Holds Press Conference

Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] President Chris Furbert is holding a press conference this afternoon [Feb 7] regarding the Minister of Labour’s comments at his press conference on Thursday [Feb 3] where he spoke about layoffs, vaccinations and more. On Thursday, Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said he wanted to “address a number of concerns... Read more of this article

Video: Teachers Union Press Conference

Video: Teachers Union Press Conference

[Updated] The Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 7] and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 22-minute replay is below Update 8.01pm: Speaking today, the B.U.T President Nishanthi Bailey said, “The... Read more of this article

BEU Extend Condolences To Seymour Family

BEU Extend Condolences To Seymour Family

The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] has extended their condolences to the family and friends of Gregory Seymour. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Entertainment Union acknowledges the passing of Gregory Seymour and express our deepest condolences to his family, friends and the entertainment community. “Greg Seymour was the Lead Singer of one of... Read more of this article

Not Wise To ‘Push On With School Openings’

Not Wise To ‘Push On With School Openings’

[Updated] Citing the upturn in positive Covid-19 test result and stress on Bermuda’s testing facilities, the Bermuda Union of Teachers said “we do not believe that it is wise or safe to push on with school openings at this juncture.” This follows after the Ministry announced last night that they received 13,772 test results – spanning... Read more of this article

Teachers Union On Covid Testing Schedule

Teachers Union On Covid Testing Schedule

[Updated] Noting that the Ministry asked staff to report for Covid testing on January 1 while the B.U.T. proposed to do it on January 4 — saying that teachers are not “obligated to perform any work-related duties before Jan 4″ and a “test on Jan 1 to receive students on Jan 5 gives false security” — the Union has... Read more of this article

Column: The Importance of Social Dialogue

Column: The Importance of Social Dialogue

[Opinion column written by BPSU General Secretary Kevin Grant] The International Labour Organization [ILO] defines social dialogue as “all types of negotiation, consultation, or exchange of information, between or among representatives of governments, employers, and workers, on issues of common interest relating to economic and social policy.” Social... Read more of this article

BPSU President On Covid, Vaccine, Union, More

BPSU President On Covid, Vaccine, Union, More

“The BPSU recognizes the challenges our Island face with the division that exists between persons who are vaccinated and unvaccinated,” President of the Bermuda Public Services Union Armell Thomas said, adding that “as a Union, we advocate a message of personal choice, safety and responsibility during these times.” He added that... Read more of this article

Column: BIU’s ‘Out-Of-The-Box’ Leadership

Column: BIU’s ‘Out-Of-The-Box’ Leadership

[Written by Glenn Fubler] In September, the Bermuda Medical Doctors Association penned a letter encouraging all residents to seriously consider getting vaccinated for Covid, upon the advice of their physician. 104 doctors signed-off in support, within a fortnight. Now, almost 100 additional ‘Health Professionals’ have confirmed their concurrence... Read more of this article

BIU: Listen To Doctor, Not Social Media Quacks

BIU: Listen To Doctor, Not Social Media Quacks

The BIU Executive has sent a letter to their members encouraging them to please “seriously consider getting vaccinated,” have the “conversation with your family doctor” and to “stop listening to the social media quacks.” The letter sent to their members said, “The BIU Executive Board is sending this message... Read more of this article

BPSU Celebrates ‘World Day For Decent Work’

BPSU Celebrates ‘World Day For Decent Work’

In celebration of the World Day for Decent Work, the Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] is “calling upon the ILO to designate occupational safety and health as a fundamental right.” A spokesperson said, “Today, the Bermuda Public Services Union and unions across the globe join UNI Global Union in celebrating World Day for Decent... Read more of this article

‘We Need Buses & Ferries Back In Operation’

‘We Need Buses & Ferries Back In Operation’

“The OBA encourages both government and union leaders to show Bermuda that they serve the interests of everyone,” OBA MP Scott Pearman said, adding that “we need buses and ferries back in operation now.” Mr Pearman– the Shadow Minister for Legal Affairs and Transport – said, “We urgently need to resolve the... Read more of this article

Video: BIU Bus Division Press Conference

Video: BIU Bus Division Press Conference

The Bus Division of the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] is holding a press conference this morning [Sept 27], and the live video is below. This comes as the bus service remains suspended, as it has been since September 17th. Last week the BIU sent a letter [PDF] to management stating, “Employers have an obligation to take all reasonable care in... Read more of this article

Video: BIU Bus Division And Marine & Ports

Video: BIU Bus Division And Marine & Ports

The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] Bus Division and Marine & Ports Division are holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 22], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. The island’s public transportation service is currently suspended, with the ferry service having been suspended since... Read more of this article

BPSU Thanks Bermuda’s Healthcare Workers

BPSU Thanks Bermuda’s Healthcare Workers

The BPSU has thanked all the frontline workers, and asked the community to “rally around our healthcare workers and offer support wherever they can.” BPSU General Secretary Kevin Grant said, “It was recently announced that the KEMH has moved to “Disaster Alert Level 4” due to the high number of Covid-19 patients. “This is... Read more of this article

BPSU On Standard Premium Rate Increase

BPSU On Standard Premium Rate Increase

“The Government is faced with many challenges due to the pandemic and are forced to make some very difficult decisions as a result,” the BPSU said, adding that “this, however, does not negate the requirement for proper consultation with community stakeholders.” Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] President Armell Thomas said,... Read more of this article

‘Reflect On Sacrifices Made By Our Forefathers’

‘Reflect On Sacrifices Made By Our Forefathers’

“We encourage everyone to celebrate Labour Day this year by taking the time to reflect on the sacrifices made by our forefathers to establish the rights, protections, and benefits that we are afforded today,” Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] President Armell Thomas said. Mr Thomas said, “It is important now more than ever to celebrate... Read more of this article