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BCGEU files complaint against Kootenay Lake ferry operator

The B.C. General Employees’ Union has filed an unfair labour practice complaint with the B.C. Labour Relations Board against Kootenay Lake ferry operator Western Pacific Marine, alleging the company has failed to implement the terms of a ratified collective agreement for workers on the Kootenay Lake ferry system.

B.C. union calls for more work-from-home flexibility as fuel prices rise

One of British Columbia’s largest public-sector unions is calling on the province to allow more remote work as fuel prices remain high.

More than 10,000 join striking public service workers at major legislature rally

More than 10,000 public service workers and their supporters gathered outside the British Columbia legislature today as a strike by the B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) enters its sixth week.

BCGEU plans to ramp up strike action after talks with province break down

The head of the B.C. General Employees Union says job action will escalate to more front-line services after the latest round of talks with the province broke down this week. 

Province returning bargaining table with public service union after month-long strike

The union representing thousands of striking public service workers in B.C. said it will return to the bargaining table with the Public Service Agency on Monday.

More than 12,500 public service workers taking job action as BCGEU ramps up strike

The B.C. General Employees Union is again ramping up job action, amid what it says is now the longest public service strike in the province's history.

BCGEU workers strike at B.C. liquor and cannabis distribution sites

The union representing roughly 34,000 public service workers in British Columbia said it is ramping up job action at liquor and cannabis warehouses as a strike enters its fourth week. 

BCGEU expands job action to include some front-line services

The union representing thousands of public service workers in British Columbia is ramping up job action again, this time affecting front-line services.

Public sector workers escalate job action as strike enters third week

The B.C. General Employees Union and the Professional Employees Association are escalating job action as their members enter a third week of strikes. 

B.C. declares meat inspectors essential amid public service strike

Provincial meat inspectors have been classified as essential workers amid an escalated strike by B.C. public service workers. 

100 Nelson workers walk off job as BCGEU strike expands

Around 100 Nelson workers walked off the job yesterday, joining thousands of BC General Employees Union (BCGEU) members across the province who have been on strike for higher wages since Sept. 2.

B.C. public service worker’s union plans to expand strike

Over 2,000 British Columbia public service workers chanted and marched on picket lines today demanding wages increases and fair access to telework.

BCGEU pushes for inland ferry regulation reform

The BC General Employees Union is calling on the province to take a stronger role in regulating inland ferry services, following a bitter five-month labour dispute that severely impacted Kootenay Lake communities. 

BCGEU calls for review of private ferry operations

While the job action on the Kootenay Lake Ferry has finally come to an end, the BC General Employees’...

Kootenay Lake Ferry strike to come to an end

It’s the news we have all been waiting for, the Kootenay Lake ferry strike will end Friday morning ahead...

BCGEU requests special mediator to assist with ferry dispute

The BC General Employees' Union has requested a provincial mediator to help resolve the Kootenay Lake Ferry labour dispute...

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BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

The BC Green candidate for Kootenay Central says she is running again in the riding because she has the trust of the electorate and party staff, and is a "known quantity" in the riding.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Nelson wastewater pipe replacement pushed later into 2027

Nelson's wastewater force main replacement project is facing a longer timeline as the city works through challenging rock conditions along the planned route near Grohman Narrows.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 
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