BC Building Trades unions say resumes released through a federal court order show highly qualified and experienced Canadian miners were rejected by HD mining for work in BC coal mines. The unions say the resumes show there were workers who had as much as 30 years of mining experience, and who had managed major mines in Canada. HD Mining obtained a … [Read more...]
Large fare hike rejected for Translink
April 11, 2012 by
No fare hikes for Translink commuters who use the fare saver books, but cash fares may go up. The regional transportation commission has decided to reject Translink's application for supplimentary fare increases in 2013. Transportation commissioner Martin Crilly says the decision means fare increases are limited to Translink's basic … [Read more...]
BCTF reporting efforts to break a deadlock rejected by the Education Minister
March 13, 2012 by
The BC teachers federation is reporting solid efforts to break a deadlock in the dispute with the provincial government have been rejected.BCTF president Susan Lambert called Education Minister George Abbott on Friday to tell him the union is offering to compromise on every issue including wage demands as long as an independent mediator … [Read more...]
Bid to pull plug on smart meters rejected
March 8, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Opponents of smart meters in B.C. have suffered a defeat in their attempt to block BC Hydro from installing the devices.Hydro says the BC Utilities Commission has dismissed an application from an anti-meter group for an injunction against the program, ruling the technology does not exceed the authority of the province’s Clean Energy … [Read more...]
