Hashtag: #LabourDay
Column: Labour Day: A Reminder of Solidarity
[Written by Glenn Fubler] On Labour Day 2018, while pushing a friend – Alvin Williams – in a wheelchair into a KEMH elevator, an acquaintance called out to me that he thought that I would be at Union Square at that time. His comment sparked the thought that assisting someone with their regular Dialysis treatment captured the essence of the spirit... Read more of this article
Labour Day Banquet & March To Be Held
The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] will be hosting the 38th annual Labour Day Banquet on Friday [Aug 30] at the Fairmont Southampton. The event will see cocktails starting at 6.45pm and dinner at 8.00pm. Following on the banquet, the Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] will be hosting the Labour Day Social Justice event on Monday, September 2 at 11.30am... Read more of this article
Labour Day Holiday Garbage Collection Advisory
The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public that due to the Labour Day holiday on Monday, Sept 2, “the trash that would normally be collected on that day will be collected on Saturday [Aug 31].” A spokesperson said, “All other waste collection is unaffected by the holiday. “Visit www.gov.bm for the Tynes Bay public drop... Read more of this article
Soul Session Saturday Event On August 31
Tino Sax is getting set to hold an event titled ‘Soul Session Saturday’ on August 31 at the Blue Waters Anglers Club dock from 8.00am to 12.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Kicking off Labour Day weekend, Tino Sax is back with his Soul Session Saturdays. If you missed the first one, be sure to catch this event. “Capping off the end... Read more of this article
Photo Set #4: Bermuda Celebrates Labour Day
‘Progress to a Fairer Bermuda’ was this year’s theme for Labour Day celebrations yesterday [Sept 3] with people gathering at Union Square where the day started with the Labour Day Road Races. People gathered to listen to Labour Day speeches with various Labour Leaders and Government Ministers addressing the gathered crowd, including representatives... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Labour Day Running Road Race
People gathered at Union Square yesterday [Sept 3] to join in Labour Day celebrations with the day’s activities getting underway with the Labour Day running road races. Matthew Elliott won the junior 2.55K race in a time of 9:42 while the first female finisher, Taylor White, was hot on his heels coming in second overall with a time of 9:43. Khari... Read more of this article
Photo Set #3: Bermuda Celebrates Labour Day
People gathered at Union Square yesterday [Sept 3] to join in Labour Day celebrations. This year’s theme was ‘Progress to a Fairer Bermuda’. The day started with the Labour Day Road Races and Labour Day speeches with various Labour Leaders and Government Ministers addressing the gathered crowd, including representatives from the Bermuda Trade... Read more of this article
Results: BTA Labour Day Home Triathlon Event
The Bermuda Triathlon Association held their Labour Day Home Event in Harrington Sound. Geoff Smith and Laura Norman won the Senior Division, which saw competitors cover a distance of 750m swim, 18.4k bike and 4.7k run. Smith recorded a time of 1:00.09; he came out of the water in a time of 11.33, he clocked the fastest bike time of 29.19, before clocking... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Bermuda Celebrates Labour Day
People gathered at Union Square yesterday [Sept 3] to celebrate Labour Day, with various Labour Leaders and Government Ministers addressing the gathered crowd, including representatives from the Bermuda Trade Union Congress, Bermuda Industrial Union, Bermuda Public Services Union, Bermuda Entertainers Union, Bermuda Union of Teachers, and the Electricity... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘New Era Of Social & Economic Justice’
“We must devote our time, talent and energy to the next phase of Bermuda’s story: the end of systemic inequality and a new era of social and economic justice leading to a fairer and better Bermuda for all,” Acting Premier and Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking at today’s Labour Day celebrations, Minister Burch... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: Labour Day Speeches & March
[Updated] The Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] is hosting the Labour Day March today [Sept 3] beginning at Union Square, with Labour Leaders and Government Ministers set to speak at the event. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 55-minute replay is... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & Results: Labour Day Road Race
[Updated] The annual Labour Day road race taking place this morning [Sept 3] and you can tune in live below. We will also be live streaming the Labour Day Speeches later this morning, and have additional coverage of the races later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 13-minute replay is below Update... Read more of this article
Home Affairs Minister’s Labour Day Message
[Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown’s Labour Day message] Good Day Bermuda, As the Minister responsible for Labour, it is my distinguished privilege to extend best wishes to you all on Labour Day. On this auspicious occasion, I wish to salute each and every worker for your contribution to Bermuda. Without your dedication and service, Bermuda simply... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader’s Labour Day Message
[Opposition Leader Jeanne Atherden’s Labour Day message] As we celebrate Labour Day today, we should all stop for a moment and reflect on what we take for granted – but which has only been made possible by the hard work and sacrifices made by unions and the people who have laboured in this country. Employment contracts, better working conditions,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: BIU Holds Labour Day Banquet
[Updated] The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] hosted their 37th annual Labour Day Banquet last night [Aug 31] at the Fairmont Southampton, with Delroy Duncan serving as the guest speaker, with the lawyer speaking on past legal cases the Union has been involved in, as well as the future of employment and the changes technology is causing. The evening... Read more of this article
Labour Day Holiday Ferry Service Schedule
The Department of Marine and Ports Services is advising that during the Labour Day holiday [Monday, September 3] the fast ferry service will run on the following schedule: Blue Route “Operating on the weekday schedule between Hamilton and Dockyard Orange Route “Operating on the Monday weekday schedule between Dockyard and St. George’s Pink Route “Operating... Read more of this article
