LABOUR & IMMIGRATION
Status quo is Bermuda's enemy, stresses minister
Bob Richards on Friday said that change is necessary for the island's economy, in terms of outsourcing, the 60/40 rule, and more.
‘Unbelievable’ how domestic workers are treated
Exploitation of foreign domestic workers in Bermuda, says Laverne Furbert, is still a problem. She added, "The state of their employment is unbelievable."
Government: Ferry workers should return to work (Update 3)
Ferry workers have gone on strike over maintenance issues. Government on Thursday said that according to the Labour Disputes Act, they should return to work.
Should Bermuda have a minimum wage? (Update)
Is it time Bermuda seriously consider adopting a minimum wage? And if yes, how much should it be?
Canada axes commercial immigration
Canada is scrapping its commercial immigration programme, and some politicians think Bermuda should take note.
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BIU concerned for bus operators
The Bermuda Industrial Union on Wednesday said it is very concerned for the safety of bus operators and the riding public, and will be meeting with Government on the matter.
Video: Footage of woman's rant re-surfaces amid concerns over bus safety (Update)
Footage of a woman yelling obscenities to a bus driver has emerged amid concerns for the safety of those who work in public transport. WARNING - FOUL LANGUAGE
BIU sent the wrong message
Bryant Trew: We are now down to our final major hotel group, and the BIU decided to shut down both of their properties instead of participating in the arbitration process.
BIU has issues with Parks, Marine and Ports
The BIU has submitted a list of problems its members have with the management of two government departments to the home affairs minister.
BTUC meets with Finance Minister about public service changes
The Bermuda Trade Union Congress was invited to a meeting with the Minister of Finance as an introduction to their planned way forward as it relates to changes within the public service.
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Roban: OBA must address commercial immigration concerns
Roban: It is irresponsible for the OBA to be discussing Commercial Immigration, without first establishing a national sustainability plan to protect Bermudian land and jobs.
‘I didn’t want to hurt the tourists’
A Fairmont Hamilton Princess employee has spoken to the Bermuda Sun about this week’s strike by unionized employees saying “it was the right thing to do”.
Sacked worker: ‘I was in shock’
Javon Davis, 27, was made redundant from Hamilton Princess last month. He says he was in shock when management told him.
Week of turmoil - Symptomatic of a bigger divide?
It's been a week all about jobs, workers' rights, employers' challenges and responsibilities - and the plight of Bermudians in the workplace.
Witness to MacPhee outburst: 'She was not trying to intimidate BIU workers'
Chamber of Commerce's Joanne MacPhee was suspended following an outburst at BIU marchers. A Sun columnist says she should have the same freedom of speech as the BIU.
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