LABOUR & IMMIGRATION
Number of Bermudians in workforce tumbles
The number of Bermudians in the workforce has fallen from 80 to 65 per cent in the last 20 years even though vacancies have increased, Government said on Wednesday.
Bermuda's secret poverty shame
Friday's Bermuda Sun describes how a new documentary reveals the island's secret poverty, with homeless single moms telling how they lived in caves and tents.
Hundreds march over government pay dispute
Hundreds of BPSU members marched on Cabinet on Tuesday following Premier Paula Cox's refusal to order a pay cut for ministers.
Do you resent expatriates?
Almost 50 per cent of residents believe tension between Bermudians and guest workers has increased as a result of the recession, according to a new poll for the Bermuda Sun.
Premier says union stance on 'no redundancies' was unreasonable
Premier Paula Cox defended her approach to fighting the recession on Thursday and warned 'marches are not the way forward'.
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Wilson stands by her tough stance on work permits
Labour and Immigration Minister Kim Wilson said she made 'no apology' for her tough stance on work permits as she addressed business owners yesterday.
Forum to address workers' rights
The Committee for Migrant Workers will host its first public forum on Tuesday evening at the Bermuda Industrial Union. The panel will discuss workers' rights.
Expat professionals 'at risk of exploitation'
White collar migrant workers are at risk of exploitation as well as those in blue collar roles, Bermuda Industrial Union chiefs said on Thursday.
New leader sets out his vision for the BPSU
The Bermuda Public Service Union has to change with the times and offer better services to members, new president Kevin Grant said on Wednesday.
JOBS: INTERVIEW WITH KEVIN GRANT
Union seeks government pledge on job cuts
BPSU chief Kevin Grant said on Wednesday a strike over redundancies couldn't be ruled out - but negotiators had to explore all avenues before industrial action was considered.
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Bus dispute to go to arbitration
Government and the BIU have agreed to go to arbitration to settle a 13-year-long dispute over new bus schedules, it was announced on Thursday.
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Tussle over who will pay gambling boat's debts
Investors behind the outlawed casino ship Niobe Corinthian are embroiled in a legal tussle about how and when its three-man crew is to be paid long-overdue wages.
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Three men on a boat
Anxious about financial commitments back home in Hondorus, three crewmen hired to look after an outlawed casino boat said they have been left stranded and broke.
EMTs celebrated as 'Everyday Heroes'
Bermuda is celebrating the first ever Emergency Medical Service week focusing on EMTs. Events will be held at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital all week.
Blood and broken bones are all part of the job
Wednesday's Bermuda Sun shows how EMTs are an integral part of the care system, and Sarah Lagan shares what she saw first-hand when she joined them on a night shift.
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