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When workers down tools, especially in areas involving essential services without notice, it is difficult not to see such action as reckless and somewhat irresponsible, no matter what the issue may be. It also highlights the urgent need for legislati...

Although yesterday’s work stoppage left hundreds of Hamilton-bound commuters and tourists stranded, those planning a trip to St George’s were able to get to their destination. The Government chartered Millennium ferry, which covers the Dockyard/St Ge...

Thousands were stranded in Dockyard yesterday as the morning’s sudden suspension of ferries upset the plans of visitors. Carrying 6,000 passengers between them, and a further 3,000 crew, the Norwegian Breakaway and Celebrity Summit were taken by surp...

Government has repeatedly condemned impromptu work stoppages by transport workers in recent months, claiming they can damage Bermuda’s reputation as a tourism destination. But although it drafted legislation to make wildcat industrial action by bus a...

Ferry operators were heading back to work this morning following a meeting at Bermuda Industrial Union Headquarters after a walkout described by a Ministry of Transport spokesman as “unwarranted and an inconvenient”. The first ferry was scheduled to ...

Industrial action at Hamilton docks could become a thing of the past after workers struck up a new collective bargaining agreement with management. At a press conference this afternoon, Bermuda Industrial Union president Chris Furbert ushered in a ne...

A construction worker led a small demonstration to the House of Assembly on Friday to protect Bermudian jobs. Shawn Dill, formerly employed at the new hospital building project, called for tighter immigration laws to increase opportunities for Bermud...