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‘Reflect On Sacrifices Made By Our Forefathers’
“We encourage everyone to celebrate Labour Day this year by taking the time to reflect on the sacrifices made by our forefathers to establish the rights, protections, and benefits that we are afforded today,” Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] President Armell Thomas said. Mr Thomas said, “It is important now more than ever to celebrate... Read more of this article
Video: BIU President Press Conference
Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] President Chris Furbert is holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 3], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. This follow after the Union held a two day protest last week and announced that they will hold a weekly protest starting the week of September 13 which... Read more of this article
OBA Leader On Dispute Between Govt & BIU
The Bermuda public have “been drawn into a fight through the disruption of services for an issue which is not related to labour, but one which is purely legislative,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said, adding that “unfortunately, this issue has devolved to become a political matter.” Mr. Simons said, “The dispute between... Read more of this article
BIU To Hold Weekly Protests Starting Sept 13
The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] said that a “weekly protest will take effect as of the week of September 13″ and “the protest will continue until the Government comes back to the table in good faith to engage in dialogue to reach a fair resolution of this matter.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU]... Read more of this article
Photos: Second Day Of BIU Protest March
Members of the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] as well as some other supporters gathered again today [Aug 31] to protest an aspect contained in the Trade Union & Labour Relations [Consolidation] Act 2021. The BIU called for their non-essential members to gather for two days in protest of the latest legislation, which the Government has said they... Read more of this article
Live Videos & Updates: BIU Members Gather
[Updating] Some members of the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] gathered at Union Square starting at 8.00am on Monday morning and the protest is expected to continue on Tuesday [Aug 31] and we will provide updates as able. The BIU called for their non-essential members to gather for two days in protest of the latest legislation, which the Government... Read more of this article
9 Videos: BIU March, Govt Statement, BNV
Some members of the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] gathered yesterday [Aug 30] at Union Square and marched through Hamilton to protest an aspect contained in the Trade Union & Labour Relations [Consolidation] Act 2021. You can view nine videos covering the various events yesterday, and the protest is expected to continue today, and you can follow... Read more of this article
Video: BNV Interview With BIU Officials
Officials from Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] are joining Bernews this evening [Aug 30] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. This follows after today’s gathering and march by the BIU, which you can follow via our live updates and videos here.The issue the BIU is protesting is an aspect contained in the Trade Union &... Read more of this article
Video: BIU Hold Press Conference
The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Aug 30] and the live video is below. This press conference follows after this morning’s gathering and march through Hamilton. The best way to follow the matter is to view our live updates and videos here. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 33-minute... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: BIU Members Gather & March
Buses and ferries are suspended and some other services have been impacted as some members of the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] gathered today [Aug 30] at Union Square and marched through Hamilton to protest of aspect contained in the Trade Union & Labour Relations [Consolidation] Act 2021. The BIU called for their non-essential members to gather... Read more of this article
Photo Set I: BIU Members Gather & March
Some members of the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] gathered today [Aug 30] at Union Square and marched through Hamilton to protest an aspect contained in the Trade Union & Labour Relations [Consolidation] Act 2021. The BIU called for their non-essential members to gather for two days in protest of the latest legislation, which the Government has... Read more of this article
Services Impacted Due To Industrial Action
The buses and ferries are not operating today [Aug 30] due to the industrial action, the Government has confirmed. A Government spokesperson said, “As a note here are some of the public services that were impacted due to today’s industrial action. No buses No ferries Parks maintenance – no landscaping of parks and beaches; no trash collection... Read more of this article
PLP Chairperson Statement On Union Matter
“We are a Labour Party and we have not turned our backs on the Unions,” PLP Chairperson Dawn Simmons said, adding that in ”this instance, however, the BIU and the Government do not agree.” Ms Simmons said, “The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] supports the Government’s position on decertification as outlined in the... Read more of this article
Acting Premier On Planned Work Stoppage
“The next two days will hurt those who can least afford it,” said Acting Premier Walter Roban on the eve of a planned two day work stoppage by some members of the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU]. “Families will be under more pressure, working women and men will have added stress and businesses will be faced with even more uncertainty. All of... Read more of this article
BIU Timeline On Government Legislation
The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] has released one page document — with the header “A brief history of how Government has used the law in an attempt to cripple the union and restrict the rights of union workers” — showing a timeline of legislation and their comments on the impact. This comes as the BIU has called for a two day... Read more of this article
Govt: ‘Work Stoppage Or Strike Is Unlawful’
“As there is no labour dispute any action taken, including any proposed work stoppage or strike is unlawful,” the Government said today. This statement follows the Bermuda Industrial Union’s [BIU] press conference today where the President reiterated his call for members to gather at Union Square on Monday and Tuesday, which in effect,... Read more of this article
