Perhaps the numbers will drop now that the B.C. government plans to freeze financial compensation for Crown corporations. But several high-level public-sector executives earned more than $ 450,000 last year. Once again, the highest paid was University of BC president Stephen Toope, who earned $ 581,000 in 2011. But if you factor in severance, the … [Read more...]
More walkouts coming from public-sector workers
July 26, 2012 by
We'll see more job action by the BC Government Services Employees Union by month’s end. BCGEU boss Darryl Walker won't share any details, but says the escalating job action comes after no talks or movement at the bargaining table. Walker says the union has put forward several ideas, including opening government liquor stores on Sundays, or … [Read more...]
