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USA Port Union Agrees To Suspend Strike
The International Longshoremen’s Association received a new wage offer and will halt its walkout at East and Gulf Coast ports, which began Tuesday, according to a story in the New York Times. The story said, “The International Longshoremen’s Association, the union that represents dockworkers on the East and Gulf Coasts, agreed on Thursday to suspend... Read more of this article
Chris Furbert & Linda Bogle-Mienzer Statement
BIU President Chris Furbert and the BPSU’s Linda Bogle-Mienzer “engaged in an open and constructive dialogue” and have released a joint statement stating that “as leaders in the trade union movement, we understand that workers’ rights cannot be separated from human rights, and it is our shared duty to uphold the dignity and... Read more of this article
BPSU Committed To Equality For All Individuals
The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] “stands firmly committed to the principles of equality, inclusion, and respect for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect of their identity,” BPSU President Armell Thomas said. Mr Thomas said, “We believe that every member of our community... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: 2024 Labour Day Events
The annual Labour Day celebrations were held yesterday [Sept 2] with people marching through Hamilton prior to gathering at Union Square where politicians and union leaders addressed the crowd. You can view all our coverage of Labour Day over the years by clicking here. Related... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2024 Labour Day Speeches
[Updated with photos] The annual Labour Day celebration is taking place today [Sept 2] with people gathering on Union Square where speakers will address the crowd. We will have photos and additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below, and you can view all our coverage of Labour Day over the years by clicking here. Related... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2024 Labour Day March
[Updated with photos] The annual Labour Day celebrations are taking place today [Sept 2] with people marching through Hamilton before a gathering at Union Square where speakers will address the crowd. We will have a photo gallery later on and in the meantime, you can view all our coverage of Labour Day by clicking here. Related... Read more of this article
Photos: 2024 Annual Labour Day Banquet
The 40th annual Labour Day Banquet was held last night [August 30] at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. The event started with a cocktail party followed by a dinner where the keynote speaker was Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch. You can view all our coverage of the Labour Day Banquet here, and all our coverage of Labour Day here. Related... Read more of this article
ESTU And BELCO Labour Dispute Resolved
The labour dispute between the Electricity Supply Trade Union and BELCO has been resolved. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] and the Electricity Supply Trade Union [ESTU] today announced that the ongoing labour dispute between the ESTU and BELCO has been resolved. “Over the past weeks, representatives... Read more of this article
BPSU General Secretary Labour Day Message
[Labour Day message from BPSU General Secretary Bro Kevin Grant] Labour Day serves as an acknowledgment and celebration of the tireless efforts made to protect workers’ rights over the years. Those who fought for these rights laid the foundation for the many benefits that are enjoyed by all workers today. Vacation leave, sick leave, maternity... Read more of this article
Dept Of Labour Addressing Labour Dispute
The Department of Labour said they are “actively involved in addressing a labour dispute reported by the Electricity Supply Trade Union [ESTU] involving BELCO, an essential service provider.” A spokesperson said, “This dispute was officially reported to the Acting Manager of Labour Relations on June 10, 2024, and the Department of... Read more of this article
BELCO & Electricity Union Labour Dispute
[Updated] A “labour dispute exists between BELCO and the Electricity Supply Trade Union,” the official notices stated today [July 18], with the Minister stating that he is “referring the said dispute for settlement to the Employment and Labour Relations Tribunal.” The latest official notices stated, “Notice Of Declaration... Read more of this article
BPSU Hosts Caribbean Association Conference
The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] said they are “honoured to be the host of the Caribbean Public Services Association [CPSA] 52nd Annual Conference.” A spokesperson said, “The theme of this year’s Conference is “Navigating Challenges by Empowering Workers and Embracing Innovation.” This significant event highlights the... Read more of this article
