The union representing more than 700 foremen is accusing the BC Maritime Employers Association of “acting recklessly” by threatening an industry-wide lockout …
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B.C. port employers issue lockout notice in labour dispute with foremen union
By Chuck Chiang Ports in British Columbia could potentially be paralyzed again starting next week, as the latest labour dispute has triggered a …
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Study finds menopause impacts work for midlife women in British Columbia
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly one-third of midlife women in British Columbia report that menopause symptoms affect their jobs, according to a new study highlighting significant …
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By Chuck Chiang British Columbia’s ports may again be disrupted by a labour dispute, as employers say they have received 72-hour strike notice …
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Former Northern Health employee in B.C. sues after being demoted for pro-Palestinian statements
By Michelle Gamage | The Tyee A former Northern Health employee says she was removed from her position for being critical of Israel’s …
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New B.C. first aid regulations will take effect Nov. 1, requiring employers to update protocols
WorkSafeBC is calling on British Columbia employers to prepare for updated occupational first aid requirements that will take effect on Nov. 1, …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Tentative deal reached in Metro Vancouver grain strike, federal minister says
Canada’s labour minister says striking grain terminal workers in Metro Vancouver and their employers have reached a tentative labour deal. Steven MacKinnon …
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No deal after two days of negotiating in the Vancouver grain workers strike
Negotiations to end a strike by grain terminal workers in Metro Vancouver have stalled, with the employers’ association saying it’s “disappointed” with …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Picket lines go up as strike begins at six grain terminals in Metro Vancouver
Picket lines have gone up at six grain terminals in Metro Vancouver as about 600 workers begin a strike. Canada’s labour minister, …
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Labour leaders meet with Iskum Investments to discuss the future of BC’s forestry industry
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberLabour leaders from three of British Columbia’s largest unions have met with representatives from Iskum Investments to discuss strategies for stabilizing the …