The Coast Mountain Bus Company is following the lead of the BC Government and telling it's drivers the mandate for this round of bargaining is 'net zero.' The Canadian Autoworkers Union Local 1-11, which represents the bus drivers, says this translates to zero increases in any year of the collective agreement. The union says this … [Read more...]
CTF CAMPAIGNS TO REDUCE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE WAGES
August 29, 2012 by
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation wants to bring public sector pay down to the levels that exist in the private sector. BC director Jordan Bateman explains the campaign, which the CTF calls "Unfair Labour Day." "This year we're launching what's called a campaign for a compensation equity act. Essentially what it is is an act that would make it … [Read more...]
Finance minister frustrated by spiralling municipal wages and benefits
July 26, 2012 by
BC's Finance minister says municipal wages and benefits are too high. Kevin Falcon says over the last five years municipal level wages have grown over 20%. "That is just entirely not sustainable it also creates another challenge that we run into the problem where our senior executive talent in government is often being poached by the … [Read more...]
B.C. tree planters found living in slave-like conditions still waiting for wages
July 20, 2011 by
Forestry company ordered to pay workers more than $ 220,000 for unpaid wages. Federal and provincial agencies should ensure workers get paid, says B.C. Federation of Labour ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
