British Columbia will expand adult literacy programs to 204 communities this year, potentially helping employers address workforce challenges as more workers gain …
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Delivery driver’s firing was retaliation for raising vehicle safety concerns: B.C. tribunal
A British Columbia delivery company took prohibited action against a worker when it fired her shortly after she complained about safety issues …
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Employment LawLabour Relations
College of New Caledonia, union argue definition of ‘seniority’ as layoffs loom in wake of foreign student drop
By Bob Mackin | Prince George Citizen With layoffs looming at the end of the month, the Faculty Association of the College of …
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By Isaac Phan Nay | The Tyee As the federal government issues fewer permits for foreign workers, some British Columbians say they’re already …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Mining minister commends rescue teams after workers freed from B.C. mine
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBritish Columbia’s mining minister praised rescue teams and government agencies Friday after three workers were safely extracted from the Red Chris mine …
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By Isaac Phan Nay | The Tyee Ten months after being urged to change the labour code to address artificial intelligence, the B.C. …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
B.C.’s public service union prepares for strike vote after talks reach impasse
British Columbia’s public service union representing 34,000 members says it’s preparing for a strike vote after months-long negotiations fell apart. Paul Finch, …
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B.C. streamlines licensing for international doctors as U.S. recruitment yields 780 applications
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBritish Columbia has received nearly 780 job applications from qualified health professionals across the United States in just two months, prompting the …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Union pleads for action four years after B.C. crane collapse that killed five people
By Darryl Greer Officials from a B.C. construction union say it’s been four years since a crane collapse killed five people in Kelowna, …
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Workers at Amazon’s Delta facility have successfully gained union representation after the B.C. Labour Relations Board ruled in favour of certification, marking …


