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Bus Strike Set To End On Saturday
[Updated - buses to run on Sat.] This bus strike continues this morning [Aug.19] for the second day. On Wednesday [Aug.17] bus operators voted to withdraw services due to their colleague Jennifer Harvey being fired. Yesterday – on Day 1 of the strike – the BIU said the strike will continue and they want Ms Harvey reinstated without loss... Read more of this article
E-Petition Started: Bermudians Against Strike
An e-petition has just been started this morning [Aug.19] called ‘Bermudians Against BIU Strike Action.‘ The e-petition text says, “When a reporter said the majority of people seem to be against the strike, Mr Furbert said unless you talk to all Bermudians you cannot say the majority of the public is against the strike. He said, ‘Unless... Read more of this article
BIU President: “Her Bus Did Not Move”
BIU President Chris Furbert spoke about the actual accident that predicated this bus strike, and provided his perspective on it. Mr Furbert’s statement - which earned applause from members gathered – said the accident as the Ministry described it was a very unlikely scenario. Mr Furbert said, “An accident took place, and if it was... Read more of this article
Bernews Poll: 90% Say Gov Shouldn’t Back Down
[Updated with results] As locals are aware, the Bus Operators and Allied Workers Division of the Bermuda Industrial Union met and agreed to go on strike after bus driver Jennifer Harvey was fired for refusing to take a drug test after an accident which the Ministry said saw a passenger’s hand injured. Transport Minister Terry Lister said, “As... Read more of this article
Premier Encourages Drivers to Return to Work
Premier Paula Cox issued a statement this evening [Aug.18] saying, “I would encourage the bus drivers to return to work. Disruptions like these are harmful to our economy and right now as a country we need to be rowing in the same direction. “When jobs are at stake it makes it personal; but let’s remember that Bermuda’s core values... Read more of this article
Minister Lister Thanks Public For Help & Support
Minister of Transport Terry Lister today [Aug.18] extended his “profound thanks to the Bermudian public for their help and support last night and this morning in providing transportation for persons who have been left stranded by the bus strike.” The Minister said the “extraordinary efforts by all sectors of the community to help each... Read more of this article
Live Blogging: Bus Strike Day #1
[Updating - scroll to bottom for latest] This morning [Aug.18] Bermuda commuters are dealing with buses being off the road, following a strike by bus operators which was called late yesterday afternoon. The strike was predicated by the Ministry firing a bus driver who refused to take a drug test five times after being involved in an accident. Update... Read more of this article
OBA: It’s Time For Responsible Behaviour
Trevor Moniz, Shadow Minister for Justice and Attorney General, released a statement following yesterday [Aug.17] withdrawal of services by bus operators saying, “There is no apparent justification for this situation to deteriorate to the point that Bermuda is crippled by a transport strike. It’s time for responsible behaviour all around.” The... Read more of this article
Bus Drivers To Strike After Driver Fired
[Updated - scroll to bottom for latest] Minister of Transport Terry Lister held a press conference this morning [Aug.17] and said the bus driver at the centre of the dispute has had her employment terminated. On August 11, BIU President Chris Furbert said the BIU gave the Transport Ministry 24 hours to reinstate a bus driver who was suspended following... Read more of this article
BIU & Ministry To Meet Over Suspended Driver
[Updated] There is a temporary interruption of bus services this morning, as the BIU called a meeting for bus operators at 10:30am today [Aug.15]. A DPT spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] is advising the public that due to union activity this morning there is currently an interruption of bus service, which is affecting... Read more of this article
BIU Calls ‘Urgent Meeting’ For Bus Drivers
[Updated] The Bermuda Industrial Union has called an ‘urgent meeting’ for bus operators and allied workers for this coming Monday [Aug.15] at the BIU headquarters at 10:30am. The Union is presently involved in a dispute with the Transport Ministry over the suspension of a bus driver. Yesterday [Aug.11] BIU President Chris Furbert said the... Read more of this article
