Unions fighting the company who hired Chinese miners to work a northern BC mine have cleared another hurdle. The court has ruled that HD Mining will have to hand over all documents submitted to the government with their applications to hire foreign workers for their Tumbler Ridge mine. The judge said they must also give the unions access to … [Read more...]
LRB sides with BCTF on extra-curricular activities
June 15, 2012 by
Unionized teachers in this province have scored another victory against the Christy Clark government. The Labour Relations Board has ruled in favour of a ban on volunteer work by members of the BC Teachers' Federation. Today's decision has dismissed claims by the BC School Employers Association most extra-curricular activities should be considered … [Read more...]
Hunting in the city: two distinct sides
May 16, 2012 by
There were mixed views at a public hearing in Coquitlam on a proposed by-law that would ban discharging of firearms and bows within the city. As was expected, many from the hunting community along with other citizens turned out to voice their thoughts, "I believe this Council has the understanding to realize that eliminating hunting from this … [Read more...]
The political reaction from Victoria to BCTF demands was swift, on both sides of the legislature.
February 24, 2012 by
Despite the appeal from the Teachers Union, BC's Education Minister says the financial gap between the two sides is far too wide for a mediator to bridge. The union's call for arbitration or mediation is supported by the NDP Education critic Robin Austin. Austin said "Someone who can go and crack heads, someone like … [Read more...]
