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Railway workers too tired, company ordered to give more rest time
KAMLOOPS – Rail workers will now have extra time to catch some sleep between shifts…
After $75 K fine, Vernon School District broke asbestos rules again
VERNON – Another investigation by WorkSafe B.C. found the Vernon School District in violation of…
The reasons for the huge WorkSafe B.C. fine against Vernon School District
VERNON – WorkSafe B.C. is defending its decision to impose a hefty penalty against the…
Hot weather means risks for those working outside in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – WorkSafeBC is warning employers and outdoor workers about upcoming high temperatures in the…
‘It’s leading to burnout,’ Vernon business owner says of local labour shortage
VERNON – Lisa Gallie used to get 50 to 70 resumes when she advertised a…
Worker shortage being felt at Vernon shelter
VERNON – Local shelters are feeling the impacts of a worker shortage in the North…
Housing market a major challenge for Vernon businesses
VERNON – The challenging housing market and lack of affordable homes is making it difficult…
North Okanagan salad company fired workers for union involvement: Labour Board
The B.C. Labour Relations Board has ordered a North Okanagan food production company to reinstate…
Petition demands end to pay parking for workers at B.C. hospitals
A B.C. nurse is calling for the end of pay parking for all health-care workers…
City and electrical workers make union agreement
PENTICTON - A negotiated agreement has been reached between theElectric Utility employees, and the City of Penticton and IBEW Local 213. The five-year agreement calls for two per cent increases each year in the term. The agreement was signed by union members on Thursday, Aug. 28. “The City is very pleased to have successfully negotiated...
Talks break down between City of Kelowna and CUPE
KELOWNA – There are no plans for job action just yet as talks between the City of Kelowna and its unionized workers have broken off. “After five days of mediation we were unable to come to agreement,” a Thursday posting on the CUPE Local 338 website says. “Talks were progressing but both sides were unable to...