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Premier Extends Apology To BTUC Leadership

Premier Extends Apology To BTUC Leadership

[Updated] Acknowledging the delayed start of this afternoon’s joint Government/Union meeting, Premier Michael Dunkley this evening [Jan 26] extended an apology to the leadership of the Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC]. Earlier today, BPSU President Jason Hayward said, “Government was supposed to meet us at 3pm, they asked for an extension to... Read more of this article

BTUC Calls Another Meeting For 9am Tomorrow

BTUC Calls Another Meeting For 9am Tomorrow

[Updated with video] Following today’s gathering by members of the Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC], all public service employees are being asked report to the BIU at 9.00am tomorrow morning [Jan 27]. Speaking to Bernews this evening, BPSU President Jason Hayward said,”Unfortunately we have to inform the members of public service that... Read more of this article

Photos, Videos: BTUC Union Members Gathering

Photos, Videos: BTUC Union Members Gathering

[Updated with videos & more photos] A massive crowd consisting of members from the Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] gathered at Union Square this morning [Jan 26] after an emergency meeting was called for public service employees in reference to the furlough day. Quick video just showing the crowds that gathered today The meeting began at 10.00am... Read more of this article

Full Text: Ministry of Finance Letter To BTUC

Full Text: Ministry of Finance Letter To BTUC

The full text of a letter sent by the Ministry of Finance to the Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC], on Friday [Jan 23]  has been revealed, with the letter saying if the BTUC “are unable to agree to continue the furlough, the Government will be forced to take steps to achieve the necessary reductions in expenditures” which “could... Read more of this article