Two unions trying to block the hiring of Chinese workers for a new underground coal mine in northern B.C. have scored their first victory in federal court. Justice Douglas Campbell has ruled in favour of the unions, granting them permission to fight for access to records that let up to 300 Chinese nationals into Canada on temporary visas. Union … [Read more...]
Last day of BC Liberals’ convention sees talk about unions, compulsory voting
October 27, 2012 by
The BC Liberals' convention wrapped up in Whistler today. Delegates turned their sights on unions today. They easily passed motions calling for disclosure of union finances and to prohibit public sector unions from spending union dues on any political purposes. But a motion that called for allowing teachers to opt out of the BC Teachers' … [Read more...]
Two battling unions and Licensed Practical Nurses still waiting for vote result
August 8, 2012 by
Approaching a month and half after Licensed Practical Nurses finished voting in the BC Nurses Union's second raid attempt on the HEU and still no result. "Well we are waiting for the vote to be counted actually." BCNU President Debra McPherson says her union is ready to welcome LPN's if the vote goes their way. "We do know … [Read more...]
