centre at naramata

Workers fight for jobs while employer fights to avoid bankruptcy

NARAMATA – The Centre at Naramata is known as a sanctuary, a retreat from the stresses and hustle bustle of modern life. Since Thursday it’s been anything but for the 30 unionized employees. The CUPE workers walked off the job and are walking a picket line. Talks with the employer have broken off after the...

Centre at Naramata risks being shut down

PENTICTON - The Centre at Naramata risks a chance of shutting down unless the organization can raise $500,000 by the end of the month. The Centre has had financial difficulties, which became known to the public this past spring when 30 CUPE workers, employed by the Centre went on strike. A statement released earlier this...