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Former Kelowna UPS driver won’t get job back after punching customer, sharing disparaging photo
A former Kelowna UPS driver will not be getting his job back after being fired…
Union urges boycott of Kelowna Cabs as company locks out dispatchers
The union representing dispatchers and call takers at Kelowna Cabs is urging the public to…
Peachland cannabis company ‘coerced and intimidated’ staff from unionizing: Labour Board
A Peachland cannabis producer has been ordered to re-hire nine staff members after the B.C.…
No deal after mediated talks in Gateway Casinos labour dispute
Four days of mediated talks recently between Gateway Casinos and the B.C Government and Service…
BCGEU to return to bargaining table with Gateway Casinos next week
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union will return to mediated talks with Gateway Casinos…
Union alleges unsafe operations as casino labour dispute drags on in Thompson-Okanagan
KAMLOOPS – There is no end in sight to the labour dispute at four casinos…
Impacts of Central Okanagan bus strike felt in Vernon
VERNON – A public transit strike in Kelowna is having an effect on bus riders…
NO BUSES IN CENTRAL OKANAGAN TOMORROW: Bus drivers confirm strike starts Thursday morning
"THEY'RE STILL GETTING PAID AND IT'S COMING FROM OUR TAX DOLLARS." CENTRAL OKANAGAN – The…
Union at Highland Valley Copper mine accuses management of “un-Canadian” action
KAMLOOPS – The union at Highland Valley Copper mine is accusing the mine’s owners of…
Thompson Rivers University faculty taking non-confidence vote
KAMLOOPS – A labour dispute at Thompson Rivers University ended this February but the faculty…
Faculty agrees to private mediation with university in wake of strike notice
KAMLOOPS - A private mediator will be brought in to help settle a nearly year-long labour dispute between faculty and administration at Thompson Rivers University. Faculty at the university agreed to private mediation with school administrators following a 72-hour strike notice that was delivered yesterday morning, Jan. 11. While the TRU Faculty Association have taken...
Kamloops postal workers to speak with (most) federal candidates tonight
THREE OF FOUR ELECTION CANDIDATES TO ATTEND KAMLOOPS — Local postal workers are planning to get together with local federal election candidates tonight, Aug. 26 for a meeting to discuss the end of door-to-door mail service in Kamloops with one notable exception: incumbent Conservative Cathy McLeod. Under her party's control, the Canada Post announced Kamloops...
Wage increase approved for West Kelowna firefighters
WEST KELOWNA - West Kelowna firefighters' wages and property tax bills with both get a bit of a bump over the next few years following the approval of a new collective agreement. West Kelowna council has ratified the new collective agreement between the International Association of Firefighters Local 4457 and the District of West Kelowna....
This could be last day of school in Kamloops
FULL STRIKE LAUNCHED KAMLOOPS — The teachers’ union appears headed to a full strike beginning Tuesday and with a ‘study session’ planned for Monday and a rotating strike day Friday, that means today is potentially the last day of school for many students in Kamloops. An email was sent to teachers Thursday night and quickly...
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...