Hashtag: #LabourDay
Minister & BIU President On Work Permit Issue
Following BIU President Chris Furbert’s comments on Labour Day regarding a work permit of someone “very dear to us,” Home Affairs Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin said it concerns her that Mr Furbert “would issue incorrect and misleading information to his audience regarding the responsibility for or the status of any work permit... Read more of this article
10 Videos: Labour Day Speeches, Parade, Races
Labour Day celebrations were held on the island, with this year’s events including a banquet, races, speeches from Union leaders, and a march through the streets of Hamilton. Yesterday saw the annual Labour Day races, which were followed by speeches from Union leaders including Bermuda Union of Teachers President Shannon James, Bermuda Entertainment... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Labour Day Road Races
Yesterday [Sept 5] saw the annual Labour Day races held, with Tommy Marshall claiming the top spot in the Junior 2.2K race, Akim Johnston winning the 5K run and Lucy Ching ranking as the top female, and Shinah Simons claiming the best time in the 5K walk. In the Junior 2.2K race, the top three finishers were Tommy Marshall with a time of 8:00:00, Iziah... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2016 Labour Day March Held
Labour Day celebrations took place today [Sept 5], including a walk and races beginning early this morning, followed by speeches from Union leaders and a march through the streets of Hamilton. A crowd gathered to take part in the annual celebration despite the rain, with a prayer from Reverend Nicholas Tweed serving to open the event, which included... Read more of this article
40 Minutes Of Video: Labour Day Celebrations
Labour Day celebrations were held today [Sept 5] at Union Square, with the day beginning with the race early this morning, and followed by speeches from Union leaders and a march through the streets of Hamilton. Despite the rain, a crowd gathered to take part in the annual event, which opened with a prayer from Reverend Nicholas Tweed, and included... Read more of this article
Marc Bean: “Our Unity Will Remain Our Strength”
“In the face of calculated moves to halt and diminish our progress, our unity will remain our strength,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said, adding that Labour Day “serves as a sobering reminder of how far we have come, and how far we still must go to ensure the dignity of our people is upheld.” Mr Bean said, “The labour movement... Read more of this article
Hayward: ‘Labour Day Has Become Bittersweet’
Labour Day “has become bittersweet,” BPSU President Jason Hayward said, as it is a time when we celebrate the contributions that labour has made throughout the years, however it is “also a time that causes us to reflect on how unjust and unequal this society can be for some.” Mr Hayward said, “Labour Day in Bermuda has... Read more of this article
Photos: BIU Hosts 2016 Labour Day Banquet
The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] hosted their annual Labour Day Banquet on Friday evening [Sept 2] at the Fairmont Southampton, with BIU President Chris Furbert serving as the guest speaker. In addition to the Banquet, other events scheduled for this year’s Labour Day celebrations the Pre-Labour Day Gathering at Shelly Bay Beach on Sunday afternoon... Read more of this article
Live Video Replay: Labour Day Banquet Speech
[Updated] The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] is hosting their annual Labour Day Banquet this evening [Sept 2], with BIU President Chris Furbert serving as the guest speaker, marking the first time in the 35 year history of the banquet that a BIU President served as the keynote speaker at the event. In addition to the Banquet, other events scheduled... Read more of this article
Polaris Supports Annual Labour Day 5K Fun Run
Polaris Holding Company CEO Warren Jones recently announced the company’s support of the annual Labour Day 5K Fun Run as part of the Bermuda TUC 70th Anniversary celebrations. Mr. Jones presented organizer Andre Rochester of Swan’s Running Club with a cheque for $1,500 and joined in encouraging the community to sign up for the race on Monday, September... Read more of this article
Labour Day Holiday Waste Collection Schedule
The Department of Waste Management is advising the public of changes to waste collection due to the upcoming Labour Day holiday. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Waste Management, Ministry of Public Works, wishes to advise the public that due to the Labour Day holiday on Monday 5th September, west end garbage will be collected... Read more of this article
Island Ferry Schedule For Labour Day Holiday
The island’s ferry service will run on an altered schedule for the upcoming Labour Day holiday. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that the Department of Marine & Ports Services has given notice of the ferry schedule for the Labour Day holiday: Blue Route “Operating on the weekday schedule between Hamilton... Read more of this article
BIU President To Speak At Labour Day Banquet
For the first time in its 35 year history of Labour Day celebrations, the Bermuda Industrial Union’s keynote speaker at their annual Labour Day Banquet on Friday, September 2 will be the Union’s President. A BIU spokesperson said, “Brother Chris Furbert will join a list of notables who have addressed the BIU membership and other banquet attendees. “At... Read more of this article
2 Hours Of Video: Labour Day Speeches & March
This weekend the island celebrated Labour Day, beginning with the BIU Banquet at the Fairmont Southampton on Friday evening and continuing with the road race, speeches from Union leaders, and march on Monday. You can view of over two hours of videos from the various events below, and all our coverage of Labour Day here. Linda Mienzer’s Labour... Read more of this article
BIU President’s 2015 Labour Day Message
[Labour Day message, as provided at Friday's banquet, from BIU President Chris Furbert] As President of the Bermuda Industrial Union it gives me great pleasure to give this Labour Day message. The BIU family is extremely delighted to have Brother Jason Hayward, President of the Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] and the First Vice President of the... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Bermuda’s Labour Day March
[Updated with photos] Crowds of union members, family, friends, supporters and politicians turned out to the Labour Day celebrations held at Union Square today [Sept 7]. The day’s activities got underway with the Swan’s Running Club Annual Children’s Race and Walk and the Labour Day 5 Mile Road Race, and the Labour Day celebrations having... Read more of this article
