Comments on: Photos: 2013 Labour Day Banquet Attendees https://bernews.com/2013/08/photos-labour-day-banquet-attendees/ Bermuda's #1 source for 24/7 breaking news, photos & videos Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:27:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.7.5 By: Mazumbo https://bernews.com/2013/08/photos-labour-day-banquet-attendees/#comment-959960 Wed, 04 Sep 2013 10:45:50 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=220408#comment-959960 Seems like you have a serious problem with Unions, maybe Unions have not helped with job security but it has helped workers with benefits for generations when employer’s refused to treat them with respect and civil compassion , but every generation has a segment of people who want to eradicate a movement that was founded on struggle and resistance. In other words there would always be UNION BUSTERS. lmao

]]> By: Errin Butterfield https://bernews.com/2013/08/photos-labour-day-banquet-attendees/#comment-950468 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 19:35:26 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=220408#comment-950468 This is a union labour banquet not a government or opposition event. Anybody that has a ticket (paid for or complimentary) can attend,this includes government and/or opposition officials. PlP officials and/or their members traditionally attend this annual event.I think it is encouraging to see the leader of The OBA/ Premier of Bermuda in attendance.

]]> By: Sandy Bottom https://bernews.com/2013/08/photos-labour-day-banquet-attendees/#comment-949967 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 15:48:48 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=220408#comment-949967 How have unions helped job security? The only thing that kreps a job secure is the existence of an economic need for the employee. How have unions helped in that regard?

]]> By: Chris Famous https://bernews.com/2013/08/photos-labour-day-banquet-attendees/#comment-949760 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 14:32:21 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=220408#comment-949760 Silly comments on here

The patrons who attend the event pay for their own tickets.That money covers the costs of the event.

All of Bermuda benefits from the stuff unions have fought hard for yet part of Bermuda runs down every union

Well tell you what lets take away what the unions worked for

maternity leave
sick pay
vacation pay
vacation
40 hour weeks
job security
paternity leave
etc etc

Then let us know if management would have ever given the workers of Bermuda those rights.

United We Stand

]]> By: CBA https://bernews.com/2013/08/photos-labour-day-banquet-attendees/#comment-949727 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 14:20:12 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=220408#comment-949727 He’s the Premier of the country, so of course he is going to attend! What I don’t see is the OBA spending lavishly on these events like the former government with every MP in attendance. Don’t worry you will see the effects of a competent government within a couple years when the island is back up and running well.

]]> By: Triangle Drifter https://bernews.com/2013/08/photos-labour-day-banquet-attendees/#comment-949500 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 12:40:21 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=220408#comment-949500 I would hope so. Out of courtesy both the Premier & Labour Minister & guests should have comp tickets.

]]> By: Dwayne D. Talbot https://bernews.com/2013/08/photos-labour-day-banquet-attendees/#comment-948073 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 02:14:48 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=220408#comment-948073 yes

]]> By: Triangle Drifter https://bernews.com/2013/08/photos-labour-day-banquet-attendees/#comment-947852 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 01:09:57 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=220408#comment-947852 Any construction workers, any KEMH laundry staff, any hotel housekeeping staff, any trash collectors, you know, any of the folks who pay the dues there? Just wondering.

]]> By: Mazumbo https://bernews.com/2013/08/photos-labour-day-banquet-attendees/#comment-947808 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 00:55:31 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=220408#comment-947808 If you didn’t realize black people party for Divorce, Birthdays, Deaths, caught for speeding ,Weddings , getting a job, getting fired , etc ,etc so what’s ya problem. Labour Day was started when a few committed soldiers faithfully marched from St.Georges to B.I.U headquarters for 10 years until it became an official holiday September 6 1982 (sounds a bit like how we got Cup Match) LMAO

]]> By: Color Blind https://bernews.com/2013/08/photos-labour-day-banquet-attendees/#comment-947204 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 19:26:43 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=220408#comment-947204 The premier was in the photos also, hmm guess you didn’t know who he was since he’s not the same color as you!

]]> By: SoMuchMore https://bernews.com/2013/08/photos-labour-day-banquet-attendees/#comment-946994 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 17:42:15 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=220408#comment-946994 should’a could’a but that money into education or something more appealing and worthwhile to the community, but nah not these people. as long as they get their fancy on, everything is quite alright.

just sad.

]]> By: RME https://bernews.com/2013/08/photos-labour-day-banquet-attendees/#comment-946911 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 17:00:00 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=220408#comment-946911 Did you notice your Premier was “partying” along with them? Give me a break you lot!

]]> By: shutdbleepup! https://bernews.com/2013/08/photos-labour-day-banquet-attendees/#comment-946897 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 16:49:57 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=220408#comment-946897 I’m assuming you mean Craig Cannonier as well stupid!!

]]> By: only in Bermuda https://bernews.com/2013/08/photos-labour-day-banquet-attendees/#comment-946807 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 16:14:53 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=220408#comment-946807 Take a break. Just because you don’t get invited to the OBA’s sets don’t take it out on them. Did anybody tell you that in order to have a successful government you need a strong opposition? Get over it.

]]> By: Truth is killin' me... https://bernews.com/2013/08/photos-labour-day-banquet-attendees/#comment-946434 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 14:11:50 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=220408#comment-946434 Those gin and tonics they’re drinking…$8 a pop at least. Let me go pay my Belco bill now!

]]> By: CBA https://bernews.com/2013/08/photos-labour-day-banquet-attendees/#comment-946394 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 13:59:28 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=220408#comment-946394 Ya, while the working people can’t afford bills these guys are living it up. They wonder why they lost their support base.

]]> By: Argosy https://bernews.com/2013/08/photos-labour-day-banquet-attendees/#comment-946033 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 11:56:33 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=220408#comment-946033 ……they’re still partying!

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