The Province is calling it a milestone. Half of unionized public sector workers are heading into the holiday season with new contracts. They say another quarter have reached tentative agreements, or ratified settlements. Finance Minister Mike De Jong says while all of the agreements include modest wage increases, there is no new money for … [Read more...]
Unionized ICBC workers will strike again on Tuesday
September 17, 2012 by
Over 1,700 unionized ICBC workers are set to strike Tuesday. Canadian Office and Professional Employees union local 378 president David Black says this strike will affect ICBC offices, apart from essential services. "The level of service will be much slower tomorrow unfortunately, so for their own sake people should try and move their … [Read more...]
Unionized workers preparing to walk
September 3, 2012 by
The Canadian Office and Professional Employees' Union local 378 is set for a one-day strike at 21 ICBC locations throughout BC, but it could signal further action. President of COPE local 378 David Black hopes the job action will put pressure on the government to come to a deal with its employees. "Unfortunately everything we've done has been … [Read more...]
Tensions rise in contract dispute between ICBC and unionized workers
July 18, 2012 by
Things are getting nasty in the contract dispute between Canadian Office and Professional Employees union and ICBC. COPE 378 President David Black says they have added a strike slogan and link to the unions website to email signatures. So he says ICBC responded.. "They are attempting to block the union from sending emails to our … [Read more...]
