4 d. ago BCGEU members vote 89 per cent in favour of deal to end strike

The union said in a statement Thursday that 79 per cent of members participated in the vote, and 89 per cent voted in favour of the deal that includes a 3 per cent wage increase.

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2 w. ago Wildfires burned nearly 6,000 square kilometres in Ontario this year: Ministry

The Ministry of Natural Resources says nearly 6,000 square kilometres burned in Ontario this wildfire season, much more than last year and well above the province’s 10-year average. The ministry says 643 wildfires were recorded between April and October, with 597,654 hectares — or just over 5,976 square kilometres — burned. The province says 480 […]

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2 w. ago David Eby seeks commitment on $1.2B aid package, EI reform at forestry meeting

New working group set up to fast-track $1.2 billion in promised aid for sector, but no firm commitments made on reforms to EI benefits for forestry workers

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3 w. ago It will take weeks for alcohol backlog to clear following tentative BCGEU deal

The Professional Employees Association has been rallying alongside the BCGEU, but it's also taking down its own picket lines as its negotiations continue.

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3 w. ago Small distillers, brewers cashing in on direct sales during BCGEU strike

With bars and restaurants shut out from BCLDB warehouses and stores, many are replacing some of their beverage offerings through direct sales from B.C. craft distillers, brewers and wineries.

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3 w. ago BCGEU strike expands to encompass all wildfire, Ministry of Forests workers

The union is in mediated talks with the provincial government, but job action continues to escalate.

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