By Patrick Penner | Tri-Cities Dispatch A construction company working on a Coquitlam development site was slapped with a $167,890 fine from WorkSafeBC, …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsPensions
B.C. firefighters to receive earlier pension benefits under new agreement
British Columbia and the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) have reached an agreement-in-principle that will allow wildland firefighters to access their pensions …
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Representatives of family doctors in British Columbia say giving physicians paid sick days, vacation coverage, extended health and dental benefits and a …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Union says B.C. transit driver was denied keys, employer calls it an accident
The union for striking Metro Vancouver HandyDART transit workers has accused security for their employer of not allowing a driver to pick …
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The British Columbia government has enacted new legislative changes that prevent individuals convicted of serious criminal offences from legally changing their names. …
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Workplace Safety & OHS
New tsunami evacuation tower enhances safety at B.C. school
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberStudents in Masset, B.C., are now learning in a newly upgraded school designed to protect them from natural disasters, thanks to Canada’s …
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FeaturedLayoffs
Canfor to permanently close two sawmills in B.C., minister pledges support for impacted workers
The B.C. forestry sector is facing further challenges with Canfor’s announcement of the permanent closure of two sawmills and reduced operations in …
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The union representing foremen at British Columbia’s ports say members have voted overwhelmingly to authorize strike action if necessary in an ongoing …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Operator announces mediated talks as Metro Vancouver HandyDART transit workers strike
The operator of Metro Vancouver’s specialized HandyDART transit system says it will meet with striking workers and a mediator on Sunday in …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Unionized Metro Vancouver HandyDART employees plan strike rally after offer rejection
The union local for Metro Vancouver HandyDART workers says it will hold a rally in Vancouver today to mark the beginning of …


