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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
KFC Seeks Judicial Review In Union Matter
Saying they disagree with the Ministry’s proposed course of action, KFC has submitted an application to the Bermuda courts seeking a judicial review in their ongoing dispute with the BIU. A statement from KFC said, “As KFC has publicly maintained for some time, it is of the view that involuntary binding arbitration is not the appropriate... Read more of this article
Video: Union Lifts Boycott Of KFC Bermuda
The Union’s boycott of KFC Bermuda has been lifted effective immediately, Bermuda Industrial Union President Chris Furbert said this afternoon [May 22]. The boycott had been in place since April 13, 2012, although whether it had any substantial impact on KFC’s business sales is unclear. The BIU has been embroiled in an ongoing dispute with... Read more of this article
BIU President: KFC Using “Backdoor Approach”
[Updated with video] Bermuda Industrial Union President Chris Furbert held a press conference today [May 18] to discuss the ongoing dispute with KFC Bermuda. Mr Furbert said KFC is changing the name of the company from “KFCB” to “KFCO”, and changing the employee’s insurance policies on June 1. “We are very concerned... Read more of this article
KFC Respond To BIU’s Boycott Call
[Updated] KFC Bermuda has responded to the BIU’s call for a boycott of their establishment, saying “that action will only serve to damage the employment prospects for KFC’s employees who the BIU purport to represent.” Yesterday [Apr.12] BIU President Chris Furbert said, “If the agreement is not reinstated by 3pm today, then... Read more of this article
