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Union for employees of Comox Valley Sports, Aquatic Centres issues 72-hour strike notice to CVRD

Comox Valley Regional District Nathan Maley -
Employees at the Comox Valley Sports Centre and Comox Valley Aquatic Centre are taking job action. 

Village of Cumberland announces three-year collective agreement with union

Village of Cumberland Nathan Maley -
After a thorough bargaining process, the Village of Cumberland and CUPE Local 556 have ratified a new collective agreement. 

VIU student union wants answers on cancelled facility 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Vancouver Island University’s student union is asking where millions of dollars have gone to help build a new facility....

Paramedic shortage reaches critical levels in BC, says union 

Health Justin Baumgardner -
A significant number of ambulances are now sitting empty, and BCEHS says it’s because staffing levels are approaching critical...

Texada Island Steelworkers headed back to work

News Justin Goulet -
After 20 weeks of struggle, Texada Island quarry employees are headed back to work. United Steelworkers Local 816 members voted...

Lockout continues for Texada Island limestone mine workers

News Justin Goulet -
Discussions continue between Lafarge and Texada Island Steelworkers over contract issues. Workers employed at the limestone mine on Texada have...

Teachers, supporters march to local MLA's office

News Jonathan Szekeres -
Kids were home from school again on Tuesday, as rotating job action continues across the province. A large crowd of...

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