Paul Taylor has been named chair of the board of directors at ICBC. Taylor has served as deputy minister of finance, president and C-E-O of ICBC, and chief of staff to the premier. He resigned from the ICBC job in 2008, following a chop shop scandal at the corporation involving the sale of rebuilt cars. ICBC said at the time the resignation had … [Read more...]
ICBC workers issue 72-hour strike notice
June 28, 2012 by
The union representing ICBC workers has issued 72-strike notice, but drivers shouldn't have to worry. "We're not interested in getting drivers in the middle of our dispute. Our intent is to take job action to put some pressure on government and also put some pressure on ICBC to get back to the table and negotiate a fair agreement." COPE 378 … [Read more...]
Ruling clears way for ICBC workers to strike, but drivers won’t be affected
June 13, 2012 by
The union representing ICBC workers says it will serve strike notice in a matter of weeks. COPE 378 vice president Jeff Gillies says a Labour Relations Board interim ruling has cleared the way for 72-hour strike notice starting July 1. Gillies says drivers won't be affected. "We want to take a wise and cautious approach to job … [Read more...]
Man sues ICBC over possible compromise of personal data
June 9, 2012 by
A man whose personal information may have been compromised by a now-former ICBC employee is taking the Crown corporation to court. In a notice of civil claim, Ufuk Ari is seeking extensive damages after receiving a letter from ICBC on March 1 saying his private information had been compromised by an employee. The letter says the unauthorized access … [Read more...]
ICBC changes create a stir among the public
May 23, 2012 by
Public consultations are underway into ICBC's proposed changes to driver insurance premiums. The new rules would see a greater focus on a driver-based system, rather than one focused on vehicles. The Corporation's Steve Crombie is expecting a good amount of public interest, "Based on the response we've had so far, you know, if we had, I don't … [Read more...]
Falcon on ICBC
April 25, 2012 by
Finance minister Kevin Falcon says it's important not to "overreact" to a strike vote by workers at ICBC But Falcon is backing the corporation's push to have some work declared an essential service. "Well of course it is, there's no question that having to renew your insurance is an essential service, and so the levels have to be determined, … [Read more...]
Majority of ICBC workers in favour of job action
April 25, 2012 by
Eighty-seven percent of unionized ICBC workers have voted in favour of job action. Canadian office and professional employees local 378 vp Jeff Gillies says the results show workers' frustration, but it doesn't mean there will be a full-scale walk-out. "What we're looking at is really some escalating job action...we're not interested in … [Read more...]
ICBC not allowed to track down rioters without warrant
February 16, 2012 by
B.C’s Privacy Commissioner says ICBC can’t use facial recognition technology to identify Stanley Cup rioters without a warrant or court order. ICBC has been offering to match external photographs of alleged rioters against its driver license database. The Commissioner says facial recognition has the potential to become a technology of … [Read more...]
ICBC defends Graduated Licensing Program
February 6, 2012 by
A day after a deadly crash involving a young inexperienced driver in Maple Ridge, ICBC is defending the Graduated Licensing Program. Director of Road Safety Nicolas Jimenez say the program is working and it has saved lives despite the occasional horrific crash. "We have seen fatal crashes involving kids 15 to 19 drop by about 65%. We have … [Read more...]
ICBC changing bonus system
February 1, 2012 by
ICBC is making some changes to its controversial bonus system. CKNW has obtained a memo sent to ICBC employees saying full bonuses will only be paid if the company meets its 2011 target of a 217 million dollar profit. If there's a net loss, there will be no bonuses, if profits only reach 35 million, there will be no payout for the CEO … [Read more...]
