And while that fire was raging on Belcan Bridge, the BNTU members were celebrating at their headquarters off Coney Drive. As their songs crescendoed, the blackened clouds of smoke tainted the afternoon sky. Now the fire starters have their own agenda and wanted to cause some trouble in the name of the teachers by blocking the bridge with burning tires.
But, undaunted, the BNTU have their own plans - they are continuing their strike action tomorrow. President Luke Palacio gave the announcing and made it clear that they are not with any group who wants to cause destruction and dilute their message.
Luke Palacio, National President - BNTU
"So my friends, brothers and sisters we can see that the intimidation tactics have not work and because the intimidation tactics have not worked, tomorrow we continue the strike."
Crowd Chanting
Luke Palacio, National President - BNTU
"Tomorrow morning our council will be in special session, an emergency meeting of our council of management tomorrow and we invite all our members again to be there with us tomorrow evening at 3 o'clock for further instructions. Enjoy the rest of the day. Enjoy the strike, take care of yourselves and remember this is a peaceful protest. We are not going to destroy this country. We are going to disassociate ourselves from anybody and any organization that think that they will ride on the backs of the BNTU to destroy this country. Solidarity forever."
Kathleen Flowers, Belize City Branch Rep.
"Every one of you have a brother. Every one of you have a sister. Every one of you have parents. Every one of you know somebody who can help us advance this caused by asking them as we take this for the long haul, don't send your children to school. That has to be our mantra and we have to tell people the truth."
Crowd
"Solidarity forever, for the union makes us strong."
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