LABOUR & IMMIGRATION
Union explains roots of dispute
The decision by dockworkers to stop overtime work comes after negotiations between the union and their employers broke down.
Minister addresses perishable food delivery concerns
Minister Kim Wilson said on Friday the Oleander is the only ship scheduled to arrive during a time when the dockworkers overtime ban is in effect.
Bus drivers to meet Monday morning (Update 1)
An urgent meeting for bus drivers is set to take place Monday morning.
No bus service as drivers leave for meeting (Update)
The bus service was interrupted on Monday for a BIU meeting. Union officials are seeking a further meeting with Transport bosses.
Prison officers prepare to strike (Update 1)
Prison officers have unanimously voted to go on strike amid concerns over pay and the additional danger of dealing with a new breed of criminal, the Bermuda Sun has been told.
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Crane breakdowns hinder docks as arbitration nears
The breakdown of two cranes on Monday afternoon have further delayed the loading and unloading of ships during the overtime ban by dock workers.
Commuters fly ribbons to beat the bus strike
A florist's shop on Thursday launched a pink-and-blue ribbon campaign to help get people around the island in the face of a crippling strike by bus drivers.
Protest organiser: Union should be more responsible (update)
A demonstration on Thursday to protest against a strike by bus drivers over a colleague who failed to take a drug test after an accident attracted around a dozen people.
Commuters urged to use ferries during bus strike
Marine and Ports Services is advising those who would normally commute via the bus to consider taking the ferry for the duration of the current bus operators strike.
Premier calls on bus drivers to return to work
On Thursday, Premier Paula Cox called the bus drivers strike "harmful" to the economy and urged them to return to work.
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Cabbies, cycle liveries cash in on extra trade
The strike by bus drivers on Thursday was a welcome boost to taxi drivers as well as motorcycle rental firms.
Tourists file complaints, seek refunds
Cruise passengers at Dockyard were left frustrated and fed up by the bus strike on Thursday.
Driver breaks strike, vows to quit BIU
Earlston Thompson, a bus driver, defied the strike and went back to work on Thursday - and vowed to resign from his union.
Leaked report lifts lid on bus dispute
Transport bosses failed to follow their own accident procedures in the aftermath of the bus crash that sparked this week’s strike, according to a Health and Safety report.
Union announcement on bus strike expected shortly (Update)
BIU president Chris Furbert met with Premier Paula Cox on Friday morning to try to bring the bus strike to an end. Minister Kim Wilson said the dispute will go to arbitration.
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