Union applauds Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court’s overturning of two public school principal transfers has been hailed by the Bermuda Public Services Union as a breakthrough for greater dialogue.
Chief Justice Ian Kawaley ruled that the Ministry of Education broke with an expected consultation with the TN Tatem Middle School and Victor Scott Primary School PTAs when their principals were ordered to move to other schools.
Reacting to the successful court challenge by the PTAs, the union said there was a need for “more consultation on even a larger scale, in a tripartite effort that involves the unions, public and private sectors”.
Consultation, the BPSU said, should involve “meaningful and constructive negotiation”.
“Contrary to popular belief, trade unionists have an appreciation for business.
“We know the importance of understanding the current economic climate relative to operations and the need for good industrial relations.”
Useful website: www.bpsu.bm.
Need to
Know
2. Any poster that insults, threatens or verbally abuses another member, uses defamatory language, or deliberately disrupts discussions will be banned.
3. Users who violate the Terms of Service or any commenting rules will be banned.
4. Please stay on topic. "Trolling" to incite emotional responses and disrupt conversations will be deleted.
5. To understand further what is and isn't allowed and the actions we may take, please read our Terms of Service
Comments
You must be registered or signed-in to post comment or to vote.
Published Aug 16, 2012 at 8:50 am (Updated Aug 16, 2012 at 8:50 am)