What am I missing?

Smiths

Please note. Bro. Jason is not the average Bermudian. He is the president of the BPSU. His statements influence and persuade people.

He has been given the honor of this position. And in his capacity as President what he says has a heavier weighing than the average Bermudian.

So with his position comes a greater responsibility over what he can and cannot say.

This reminds me of a case years ago against Oprah. When she stated she would not eat beef because of mad cow disease. She lost the case because as a public figure her opinion has a heavier weighing.

The same goes for Bro. Jason. He is now a public figure and with that comes a greater responsibility.

He has to be mindful of what he says especially in public.

Amazing.

You as members need to realize that the union work for you and not the other way around. The hierarchy of the union is bottom up not top down.

If you all are really so tired of your president and his one sided statements and feel he does not represent you, than put him out.

It only takes 100 votes. And don’t use the fact that no one is there to take his place brother ball and the executive will run things till a new president is appointed.

Also. As civil servants remember you can over ride anything the delegates, executive it president puts in place.

But you have to stop complaining and start acting. Put you John Hancock where you mouth is, read you constitution and do something.

Allowing your dues to go to charity is not going to change anything.

So now it is time for you all to put up or shut up. I’m sorry to be so blunt. But nothing can change to you make the change.

I can’t as I am no longer a member but stand up and be heard.

ANYONE that thinks that W&E doing any construction project on this island is a good idea , needs to get a brain scan. I trust the BPSUs report does not try to say that privatization is not good for Bermuda! We had have had more done, MUCH MORE DONE FOR LESS!

Public-Private Partnership Case Studies

Across the United States and the world, many public transportation projects have succeeded through private partnerships. Other large Public/Private Partnerships include:
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Hudson-Bergen Line, New Jersey – $ 2.2 billion total cost

21st Century Rail Corporation was responsible for the entire Hudson/Bergen Light Rail project under a design, build, operate, and maintenance (DBOM or BOT).

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JFK AirTrain, New York – $1.9 billion total cost

AirTrain JFK is an 8.1-mile rail system in New York City that connects John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to the city’s subway, commuter trains and airport parking lots.

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E-470 Toll Road Colorado -$722 million total cost

The first segment of the Project (approximately 5 miles) opened to traffic in June 1991 and later two additional segments of the project were built totaling 28.5 miles of highway.

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Taiwan’s High Speed Rail

This project was one of the largest infrastructure projects in the world and one of the largest infrastructure projects ever built, using a “public-private partnership” (PPP)

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Construction of Travelling Centre Ljubljana – EUR 220 million

Emonika City Center complex will be built in the centre of Ljubljana and will connect two parts of the city that have been separated by a railway for several decades. A new bus and railway station and a new passenger hall will substantially improve the quality of passenger services for the visitors of Ljubljana.

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DC Streets – Washington, Total Cost $69.6 million five-year contract

O&M concession to VMS, Inc., a private highway asset management firm responsible for the maintenance of city streets, tunnels, pavements, bridges, roadside features (curbs, gutters, and retaining walls), pedestrian bridges, roadside vegetation, guard rails, barriers, impact attenuators and signs in Washington, D.C.
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The Chicago Skyway – Chicago $1.83 billion

This PPP project was a 7.8-mile elevated toll road connecting I-94 (Dan Ryan Expressway) in Chicago to I-90 (Indiana Toll Road) at the Indiana border. The facility includes a 3.5-mile elevated mainline structure crossing the Calumet River.

people please do your own research.

When Labor became the government in 1997 under Tony Blair their tune changed and they became widely used for both small and large capital projects.

The PLP used it for the hospital wing and the Unions said nothing. The OBA proposes it for the airport and now it is the worst idea that could ever be conjured up.

So the BPSU’s statement that it was a Thatcher invention is completely false and just one more example of the continued campaign of misinformation sought against the government.

If they can’t get the simple things right, or at least be honest, what other errors and misinformation are included in the above.

I will be sure to use the “BPSU REPORT” to start my BBQ tonight!

Basically the BPSU management is a press core for the PLP. SHM
#paperunion

That might not apply to all of its members but te BPSU executive have made itquite clear they are no longer a neutral party in terms of local politics.

This can be evidenced by their complete silence on the PLP initiated hospital PPP and the various government functions that were privatised/outsourced under the previous government. Also by the fact that in the above report they quote the ‘failures’ of some PPPs while not acknowledging the successful ventures. And by providing such opinions from other like minded organisations such as other unions only results in an extremely lop sided and biased manner.

So their report above should also be taken with a gain of salt as they are beholden to a particular party.

The Deloitte report undertaken exemplifies a prudent government who is seeking to get the best deal for the public. The deficiencies identified and made public shows the transparent nature of this government concerning this project. And the fact they re working with the Canadian and UK government to rectify these issues adds another layer of oversight and confidence to this whole matter.

So the question remains, Betty, where was the BPSU when the PPP for the hospital was entered into, when TCD and airport services were privatised, when GlobalHue replaced a whole DoT department, when recycling pick up was privatised, when certain health functions were granted to private entities and so on and so forth?

The Union has further highlighted some real concerns. Take time to read folks, and do not make your decision based upon political affiliation or membership to any organization.

After reading the reports one can see that there is real concern to be acted upon. At present this Airport Deal needs to be put on Hold. Let your voice be heard, because when it comes to light, you can never say you sat quietly and did nothing.

So Bob is true to his word then?

Citing Thatcher government is poor form, they do realize Britain has one of the strongest global economies due to Thatcher’s economic policies and you guessed it; the erosion of Union powers!

Another attempt by the combined opposition to mislead in a very non-constructive way.

Hey ya’ll how about ideas to reduce the debt overhang that confronts our children thanks to the debt fuelled spending frenzy of the last administration.

How about a report on that–oh yes–can’t do that–that is an inconvenient truth.

Where were you with TCD testing ?