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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
Video: BIU Call For Members To Meet On Monday
[Updated with PDF] The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] President Chris Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [Aug 27], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. As it stands now, the BIU has called for a 2 day shutdown starting on Monday, August 30th if the Government does not amend the legislation... Read more of this article
‘Not Encouraging Our Members To Participate’
The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] “will not be encouraging our members to participate” in the “proposed 2-day shutdown on August 30th and 31st,” they confirmed today. BPSU President Armell Thomas said, “This communique is to provide clarity on the Bermuda Public Services Union on the issue regarding the proposed... Read more of this article
Minister: No Intention To Amend The Legislation
The Government “continues to operate through the principles of reasonableness and fairness, taking into account the interest of all workers” and “has no intention to amend the legislation,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said today. The legislation has been criticized by the BIU, with BIU President Chris Furbert sending the... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt Responds To BIU President
“The right of working people to withdraw their Labour as a means by which to demonstrate the seriousness of any issue is unassailable,” Premier David Burt said in a letter to the BIU President adding that in his view “this is not one of those issues. ” In the letter to the BIU President, Premier David Burt said, “I have received... Read more of this article
Video: BIU President Holds Press Conference
The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] President Chris Furbert is holding a press conference this afternoon [Aug 23], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. This follows after the Government confirmed they received an “ultimatum letter” from the BIU President which said that if the Government ”refuses... Read more of this article
Bermuda Credit Union Partners With CUNA
The Bermuda Credit Union Co-op Society announced its partnership with CUNA Caribbean Insurance Society Limited, with the partnership allowing “members of the Bermuda Credit Union to have access to the CCISL flagship product- the Family Indemnity Plan.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Credit Union Co-op Society has recently announced... Read more of this article
“Call For A General Strike Is Most Unfortunate”
The Government confirmed they received an “ultimatum letter” from the BIU President which said that if the Government ”refuses to make the necessary amendments” to the legislation they will be “calling on its membership for a two day shutdown” which will take effect August 30. A Government spokesperson stated: “The... Read more of this article
Video: BIU Press Conference On Bus Situation
The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] President Chris Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [Aug 20] regarding the bus service. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 20-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: BIU Bus Division Press Conference Video:... Read more of this article
Bus Dispute Continues, BIU & Govt Statements
[Updated] The “present bus service dispute is not the responsibility of the members of the Bus Division of the BIU ” as the ”agreement was ratified by the members of the Bus Division this morning and they were ready to go to work,” the BIU said today. This latest statement comes on the fourth day without bus service due to the... Read more of this article
Video: BIU Press Conference On Buses
The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] is holding a press conference this morning [Aug 17] concerning the bus service. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 46-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: BIU Bus Division Press Conference Video: BIU Press... Read more of this article
Interruption In Bus Service On Monday
[Updated: The Ministry confirm there will be an "interruption in bus service" on Monday, 16 August] The Bus Division of the B.I.U “put forward a motion that management must post the winter rosters for pick on Monday, August 16th” and “failing to do so will result in the membership to stand down the service until such time that they... Read more of this article
BEU Extend Condolences To Caisey Family
The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] has extended their condolences to the family of the late Gilbert Charles William ‘Bill’ Caisey. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] wish to extend our sincere and deepest condolences to the Family of our dear Bro. Gilbert Charles William ‘Bill’ Caisey. “Bro. ‘Bill’... Read more of this article
