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KFC Treat Vouchers Raise Funds For Red Cross
KFC is launching a new initiative in partnership with Bermuda Red Cross, which will see KFC sell “Treat Voucher” booklets to raise funds for Bermuda Red Cross. “Each voucher will entitle a child to receive a free treat from KFC — their choice of a cookie, an apple turnover, or an order of French Fries,” the company said. “Vouchers... Read more of this article
Lines Form As KFC Bermuda Reopens Doors
Kentucky Fried Chicken Bermuda closed for renovations late last year, with plans to remodel and unveil an upgraded dining room and various other upgrades designed to improve their operational efficiency, and its reopening today [Jan 2] appears to have been well received. The doors to the popular eatery were open once again this afternoon with crowds... Read more of this article
KFC Bermuda Undergoing Major Remodeling
Kentucky Fried Chicken Bermuda is presently being remodeled with plans to unveil an upgraded dining room and various other upgrades designed to improve their operational efficiency. KFC closed for the renovations, and plans to reopen in less than two weeks. A spokesperson for the Company said, “The Bermuda KFC location is presently undergoing... Read more of this article
KFC Bermuda: ‘Reject BIU’s Recent Assertion’
KFC Bermuda said they “reject the BIU’s recent assertion” that they broke the terms of a temporary court injunction issued last year, and said the BIU is “engaging in public theatrics and making sensational and unsupported public accusations against the KFC companies.” The dispute between the two companies began back in 2011,... Read more of this article
BIU: ‘KFC Taking Low Road, Is Bullying Staff’
KFC Bermuda “have taken the low road” and “are bullying staff in what the BIU believes is a direct attempt to oust the remaining Union members from its ranks with unsavory tactics,” said Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] President Chris Furbert today [May 21]. Mr Furbert said, “Kentucky Fried Chicken Bermuda Limited together... Read more of this article
Workers Voice Withdraws From Media Council
[Updated with BIU response] The Workers Voice – which is published by the BIU — has decided to withdraw from the Media Council. A statement issued by the Media Council today [Jan 29] said this was “in response to a letter from us to the BIU, reminding the Workers Voice of its obligation to publish a ruling by the Media Council.” “We... Read more of this article
KFC, Worker’s Voice, Media Council Dispute
Kentucky Fried Chicken Bermuda has formally complained to the Media Council Working Group over a lack of apology from the Workers Voice newspaper following a Media Council ruling on June 2012 which directed the publication to print one. The Media Council Working Group replied to KFC saying: “This is the first case we have dealt with in which a... Read more of this article
Media Council Rules Against Workers Voice
The dispute between KFC and the BIU continues, with KFC filing a complaint with the Media Council over an opinion column by Alvin Williams printed in the Workers Voice newspaper, which is published by the BIU. On May 28, 2012, the Media Council of Bermuda reviewed a complaint by Kentucky Fried Chicken (Bermuda) Ltd. against the Bermuda Industrial Union... Read more of this article
BIU Goes To Court, Injunction Granted
[Updated with KFC's response] The Bermuda Industrial Union went to Court today [June 7] and were successful in obtaining an injunction prohibiting KFC Bermuda from making proposals to their employees that in order to be employed they must accept less favourable work conditions than offered under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The... Read more of this article
PLP: ‘OBA Needs To Take A Stand On KFC Matter’
Dawn Simmons — the PLP candidate for Paget East — said the Opposition should “take a stand on the KFC matter.” Ms Simmons’ comments came after Friday’s [June 1] march which saw hundreds of BIU members march from Union Street to KFC’s Queen Street location to protest the fast food restaurant’s latest decision... Read more of this article
Photos: BIU Members March Through Hamilton
Hundreds of BIU members marched from Union Street to KFC’s Queen Street location this morning [June 1], to protest the fast food restaurant’s latest decision in their ongoing dispute. Last night the BIU called an emergency General Membership meeting for 8am this morning to discuss the ongoing dispute with KFC Bermuda. Bus and ferry services... Read more of this article
Videos: BIU Members Protest Outside KFC
[Updated] Scores of BIU members are marching to KFC’s Queen Street location this morning [June 1], making their way from the Bermuda Industrial Union headquarters on Union Street. Last night the BIU called an “urgent” meeting of the BIU General Membership for 8am this morning [June 1], with a flyer saying: “Employers attack on Trade... Read more of this article
KFC Matter: Government Seeking Court Order
Government today commenced Court proceedings seeking an Order to prevent KFC Bermuda from interfering with the “integrity of the Arbitration process.” Earlier this month KFC said they disagreed with the Ministry’s proposed course of action, and submitted an application to the Bermuda courts seeking a judicial review in their ongoing dispute... Read more of this article
BIU Calls Meeting: Service Disruptions Expected
[Updated] There will be disruptions to public transportation services, postal delivery, waste management and more tomorrow morning [June 1] due to an “urgent” meeting of the BIU General Membership. The Transport Ministry said it is anticipated that the meeting will last for two hours. The Bermuda Industrial Union has called the General Membership... Read more of this article
KFC Responds To Recent BIU & BTUC Statements
[Updated] Kentucky Fried Chicken (Bermuda) Limited released a statement saying they wish to publicly clarify its position which has been “inaccurately represented by the BIU and BTUC in the past week.” The full list of points from KFC follows below: KFC has never “agreed” to have outstanding issues with the BIU settled via involuntary... Read more of this article
BTUC “Fully Supports” BIU In KFC Dispute
The BTUC voiced their “grave concern” that if KFC Bermuda is successful at seeking a judicial review and possibly winning the case, then other employers will also attempt to nullify their existing collective bargaining agreements with other Bermuda Trade Unions. The BIU has been embroiled in an ongoing dispute with KFC since last year, and... Read more of this article
