March 28, 2024

BC Federation of Labour President slams ruling that bans mounties from forming a union

The head of the BC Federation of Labour is calling a ruling from Ontario's top court "a terrible decision." That ruling bans RCMP officers from forming a union. Jim Sinclair points to the fact that other police forces across the country -- are unionized. "You can work out essential services, other police forces aren't allowed to strike, that's not … [Read more...]

Premier Diagnostic forming joint venture

VANCOUVER - Premier Diagnostic Health Services Inc. (CNSX:PDH) says it's working on creating a joint venture between itself, Chang'an Industry Group and employees of Jiangling Hospital in southwestern China.The alliance would expand and manage a hospital imaging centre, with construction to begin June 2012.Vancouver-based Premier, which would own … [Read more...]