BC teachers strike as province implements rotating school walkouts
More than 41,000 BC teachers join rotating strikes this week, with a different School District striking each day through May 29. The BC Teachers Federation seeks sizeable wage increases and class size restoration, while government and BC Public School Employers Association push wage cuts and reduced teacher time. Lockout measures threaten June suspensions, including high school and elementary staff, pending a final settlement.
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Jim Iker
BC Teachers Federation
BC Public School Employers Associations
Bcpsea
Peace River South Teachers Association
PRSTA
Lorraine Mackay
Union accuses Walter Energy of Labour Code violations at Wolverine mine
USW Local 1424 claims Walter Energy failed to inform and consult the union under Section 54 of BC Labour Relations Code amid the Wolverine mine closure. Workers were told of temporary suspension as gates closed. The union seeks 60 days notice and restoration of a $500 north allowance, plus multiple grievances over pay, recalls, seniority, and suspensions. A Labour Relations Board response is due by May 27 2014. arbitration possible May 28–29 or later dates.
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Tumbler Ridge
United Steelworkers
USW
Walter Energy
Wolverine
Labour Relation Board
Chetwynd Echo
Everitt
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