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Vancouver Island industry suffering from port job action

Vancouver Island industry suffering from port job action

'We need the federal government to get involved in this. It is costing Canada billions of dollars already'
Trudeau 'dismayed' at B.C. port union's 'unacceptable' decision to reject deal

Trudeau 'dismayed' at B.C. port union's 'unacceptable' decision to reject deal

Union leadership says it has 'removed' the 72-hour strike notice it issued earlier, but gave no reasons or details behind the decision
Who’s Suing Whom: July 20, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: July 20, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
B.C. government lawyers sue province over forced unionization

B.C. government lawyers sue province over forced unionization

Lawyers who write laws and advise politicians allege the NDP government has violated their constitutional right to a union of their own choosing.
Surrey may stay with local police instead of RCMP: B.C. government

Surrey may stay with local police instead of RCMP: B.C. government

B.C. government says it made the decision to avoid a crisis in policing in Surrey
Union rescinds 72-hour B.C. port strike notice that had been set for Saturday

Union rescinds 72-hour B.C. port strike notice that had been set for Saturday

Employers say resuming strike action is 'unnecessary and reckless'
Federal labour minister says B.C. port workers strike illegal

Federal labour minister says B.C. port workers strike illegal

Federal ministers say they have been patient and respected the collective bargaining process, but they need the ports operating
Updated: Business relief short-lived as B.C. dockworkers leadership rejects tentative agreement to end port strike

Updated: Business relief short-lived as B.C. dockworkers leadership rejects tentative agreement to end port strike

ILWU Canada’s internal caucus says mediated settlement is too long and will not protect its memberships’ jobs
B.C. port workers union rejects deal, strike back on, say employers

B.C. port workers union rejects deal, strike back on, say employers

Employers say union leader rejected the deal without sending it to a full membership vote
Two B.C. companies among North America’s fastest-growing, woman-owned businesses

Two B.C. companies among North America’s fastest-growing, woman-owned businesses

Female entrepreneurs still face unconscious bias, say founders