Labour International Workers Day comes with union partnership May 1 is backed by the world labour movement, with the Bermuda Government operating in tandem May 1 is backed by the world labour movement, with the Bermuda Government operating in tandem May 01, 2025 8:03 AM
Politics Rabain reveals details of public sector pay deal Employees receive an increase of 4.8 per cent, backdated to April 2024 Employees receive an increase of 4.8 per cent, backdated to April 2024 Mar 21, 2025 3:27 PM
Labour BHB workers at ‘breaking point’ over pay Board accepts that salary increases are “much needed” — but that it does not have the funds to pay for them Board accepts that salary increases are “much needed” — but that it does not have the funds to pay for them Feb 25, 2025 8:01 AM
Labour Public sector workers accept pay offer The Bermuda Trade Union Congress confirms new deal will deliver “a favourable outcome for members” The Bermuda Trade Union Congress confirms new deal will deliver “a favourable outcome for members” Feb 19, 2025 5:42 PM
Labour Government and unions in pay-increase talks No agreement is reached in negotiations as any link with the General Election is ruled out No agreement is reached in negotiations as any link with the General Election is ruled out Feb 18, 2025 7:58 AM
Labour Belco Riots: 60 years on, a former officer looks back One police officer's perspective on a day of street violence that divided opinion for decades — and changed the island One police officer's perspective on a day of street violence that divided opinion for decades — and changed the island Feb 01, 2025 7:59 AM
Labour Belco Riots 60th anniversary: ‘Never to be forgotten’ Speakers from both sides of the clash remember February 2, 1965 Speakers from both sides of the clash remember February 2, 1965 Jan 31, 2025 1:01 PM
Health Nurses concerned by lag in negotiations over wages Quango says it is working to address concerns of its staff, including salary negotiations Quango says it is working to address concerns of its staff, including salary negotiations Nov 27, 2024 7:58 AM
General Industrial action slows mail to and from Canada Members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers walked off the job this month Members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers walked off the job this month Nov 26, 2024 5:01 PM
Education Teachers sanctioned for student advocacy, union says The general secretary of the Bermuda Union of Teachers says the Department of Education is prioritising pay cuts over staffing and safety issues The general secretary of the Bermuda Union of Teachers says the Department of Education is prioritising pay cuts over staffing and safety issues Nov 12, 2024 8:40 AM
Labour Unions, Government join for negotiation workshop The two-day training session, held this week, focused on interest-based bargaining The two-day training session, held this week, focused on interest-based bargaining Nov 06, 2024 2:56 PM
Education Teachers union warns public schools at breaking point BUT says “blaming teachers for a systemic failure is untenable, and we will not let it stand” BUT says “blaming teachers for a systemic failure is untenable, and we will not let it stand” Nov 06, 2024 7:59 AM
Labour US dock-workers’ strike halted after tentative agreement The action could have affected cross-Atlantic trade, although Bermuda was to be protected The action could have affected cross-Atlantic trade, although Bermuda was to be protected Oct 05, 2024 4:57 AM
Obituaries Erskine Simmons (1933-2024): activist, unionist and pastor Peacefully principled, Dr Simmons was among the activist group that risked reprisals to take on segregation in the 1950s Peacefully principled, Dr Simmons was among the activist group that risked reprisals to take on segregation in the 1950s Sep 27, 2024 8:16 AM
Opinion Writer Role of unions in class struggle Jonathan Starling argues they are both defensive and offensive structures Jonathan Starling argues they are both defensive and offensive structures Sep 19, 2024 7:45 AM
General Union leader challenges politicians to display daily leadership Kevin Pilgrim, vice-president of the Electrical Supply Trade Union, speaks at the culmination of the Labour Day march Kevin Pilgrim, vice-president of the Electrical Supply Trade Union, speaks at the culmination of the Labour Day march Sep 03, 2024 8:00 AM
General Road pavers down tools over overtime pay The Ministry of Public Works says it is actively working with the workers union to address the problem The Ministry of Public Works says it is actively working with the workers union to address the problem Aug 10, 2024 7:58 AM
Labour BWA remembered at union headquarters An activist, a union leader and politicians celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Bermuda Workers Association’s founding An activist, a union leader and politicians celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Bermuda Workers Association’s founding Jun 21, 2024 7:56 AM
General Government, union meetings to affect public services The meetings, intended to discuss pension reform proposals, start this week The meetings, intended to discuss pension reform proposals, start this week Jun 10, 2024 7:55 AM
Labour BTUC selects new executive The BTUC announces it looks forward to fostering effective labour and community relations The BTUC announces it looks forward to fostering effective labour and community relations May 01, 2024 2:11 PM
Opinion Writer Fostering inclusive governance BPSU general secretary Kevin Grant makes an urgent call for tripartite social dialogue BPSU general secretary Kevin Grant makes an urgent call for tripartite social dialogue Jan 29, 2024 7:59 AM
Labour Hayward: hotel cleaners are ‘backbone’ of hospitality Economy and labour minister speaks of the undervalued and underappreciated Economy and labour minister speaks of the undervalued and underappreciated Dec 08, 2023 7:51 AM
Opinion Writer Lifelong learner gets his due Glenn Fubler on the mural of Ottiwell Simmons finally going up on the building that houses the Bermuda Industrial Union Glenn Fubler on the mural of Ottiwell Simmons finally going up on the building that houses the Bermuda Industrial Union Sep 08, 2023 7:44 AM
Politics Premier updates House on agreements with unions David Burt says the Government has committed to $19.4 million in payments, including back pay David Burt says the Government has committed to $19.4 million in payments, including back pay Jul 01, 2023 7:55 AM
Politics Live coverage: MPs to debate plan for economic development MPs are also expected to hear about negotiations with unions as well as an annual report on human rights MPs are also expected to hear about negotiations with unions as well as an annual report on human rights Jun 30, 2023 9:57 AM
Labour BPSU and Age Concern remember Ottiwell Simmons Charity recognises commitment of former BIU president to bettering the lives of older people Charity recognises commitment of former BIU president to bettering the lives of older people Jun 22, 2023 1:51 PM
Politics Ottie’s contributions to labour movement ʽbeyond measure’ BIU says the “sacrifice and dedication” of former leader changed Bermuda for the better during his long years of service BIU says the “sacrifice and dedication” of former leader changed Bermuda for the better during his long years of service Jun 21, 2023 7:59 AM
Opinion Writer Time for a social contract is now BPSU general secretary Kevin Grant calls for tripartite collaboration to get economy back on track BPSU general secretary Kevin Grant calls for tripartite collaboration to get economy back on track Jun 16, 2023 8:00 AM
Labour BPSU spotlights reforms ahead of population shift A falling worker population alongside increasing seniors puts pressure on other plans, the union president said A falling worker population alongside increasing seniors puts pressure on other plans, the union president said Jun 16, 2023 7:55 AM
Labour Minimum wage to take effect on June 1 The Labour Minister used May Day to announce the creation of a labour department and the start of the minimum wage The Labour Minister used May Day to announce the creation of a labour department and the start of the minimum wage May 02, 2023 7:17 AM
