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Arbitrator doesn’t fault West Fraser Mills for firing 100 Mile Lumber worker

by Local Journalism Initiative February 5, 2026

written by Local Journalism Initiative February 5, 2026

By Bob Mackin | Prince George Citizen West Fraser Mills was justified in firing a 100 Mile Lumber worker two years ago for uttering a death threat to co-workers, according to an arbitrator’s Jan. 2 decision under the Labour Relations Code. Randall Noonan rejected the grievance by United Steelwo...

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Arbitrator doesn’t fault West Fraser Mills for firing 100 Mile Lumber worker

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