BC Federation of Labour pushing for more unions, better protections under new president
University workers pushing for adequate pay in increasingly expensive regions
Annual salaries set to increase by $6,000 to $8,500 by 3rd year
Terms of the six-year agreement with Local 502 were not immediately available
CUPE workers affected include education assistants, custodians and maintenance workers
The Hospital Employees’ Union says the three-year deal includes “significant compensation improvements”
732 yes votes and 316 no votes means union locals reach settlement with Teck Resources
Major sticking points include cost of living adjustment, enhanced occupational health and safety
Union says many contracted workers left out of wage hikes last month
Of note, USW Local 9705 employees have merged with USW Local 480.
Agreement for more than 33,000 union members expired on March 31
Hospital Employees’ Union survey finds high levels of fatigue, burnout, financial stress
