Listen Live

HomeKootenay NewsFruit pickers stage demonstration in Creston

Fruit pickers stage demonstration in Creston

About 50 fruit pickers held a demonstration in Creston on Saturday.

The group marched downtown, waving signs and temporarily blocked traffic on Canyon Street.

A picker, who asked to remain anonymous, says it’s about deteriorating work environments, proper accommodation and fair wages.

She says the problems aren’t at every orchard – just a couple.

- Advertisment -
- Advertisment -
- Advertisement -

Continue Reading