After pickets at SFU cancelled hundreds of classes, the teaching support staff union is heading to mediation with the university over the weekend. TSSU spokesperson Jeff Zurek says they've been without a contract for over two years. "We're extremely pleased the pressure we put on by having so many classes cancelled by our members respecting CUPE … [Read more...]
Mediation talks didn’t have staying power
November 2, 2012 by
The first day of mediation between BC Transit and the union representing bus drivers in Greater Victoria did not go well Thursday. Union President Ben Williams says after about four hours, the mediator decided they shouldn't keep going, "The union did put several new offers forward that were both rejected by BC Transit." Williams wouldn't say … [Read more...]
BC’s Education minister welcomes LRB ruling, hopes for mediation with teachers
May 3, 2012 by
BC's Education minister sees new hope after the Labour Relations Board ruled on the jurisdiction issue over a government appointed mediator. George Abbott says his hope is the mediation process can continue now that the Labour Board has ruled, removing Charles Jago is matter for the courts. Abbott said "As the LRB put it in dismissing … [Read more...]
