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May 24, 2021

Public Service Union says strike continues, considers telethon in lieu of docked salaries

According to the PSU, it polled its members and 92% agreed to keep the trade dispute going while only 65% agreed the strike should continue. Still, [...]
May 19, 2021

Public Service Union responds to Labour Commissioner: “You should be doing your job”

The PSU said that it was glad that Thompson respected the unions' right to industrial action, but called on her to lead by example and start [...]
May 18, 2021

BNTU issues warning on docking teacher salaries

BNTU President Elena Smith explained, “Our rules are very clear. The general managers make that decision, not the Prime Minister, not the minister. The general managers [...]
May 16, 2021

Will the unions strike action continue tomorrow?

Breaking Belize News (BBN) has confirmed that the leaders of the Belize National Teacher's Union (BNTU) and Public Service Union (PSU) have issued surveys to their [...]
May 7, 2021

Saving Ambergris Animals Humane Society needs your assistance to help homeless animals

SAGA noted that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization has been grappling with record low adoptions and donations coupled with record-high surrenders and veterinary needs. [...]
May 7, 2021

Unions say P.M. must explain why he is not part of negotiations

Back in Belize for sure after a few days on leave, but not facing the trade unions during critical negotiations over the salary cuts and increment [...]
May 6, 2021

Joint Union-GOB negotiations continue today; no final decision yet

The negotiation session of the BNTU, Public Service Union (PSU), and Association of Public Service Senior Managers (APSSM) with their Government counterparts takes place this morning [...]
May 5, 2021

Breaking: Teachers union says members may have to accept pay cut

BNTU President Elena Smith, at a virtual meeting held today, explained to teachers that since GOB has already approved the cuts in the budget, it would [...]