SPHC objects to negotiator role in doctor talks
South Peace Health Council directors say they should not negotiate physician contracts for the province, citing unpaid unelected status, added administrative costs, and a broader mandate beyond management. They urge the province to handle bargaining while SPHC focuses on local health solutions. The dispute follows a government offer of up to 1.3 million tied to SPHC contracts with physicians, rejected by doctors who prefer direct government talks.
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South Peace Health Council
SPHC
Ministry of Health
Sheila Barnes
Barnes
South Peace
Health Council
Victoria
Nurses
Health Employees Union
B.C
Alan Hope
Dawson Creek
Pouce Coupe
Tumbler Ridge
Chetwynd
BC Rail told to begin bargaining under LRB order
The Labour Relations Board ordered BC Rail to start negotiations with seven unions by Oct. 25 for a new contract. The current deal expires Dec. 31, with unions insisting a new agreement be in place to avoid labour disruption. Last Christmas BC Rail locked out over 1,600 workers in a 10 day dispute over major concessions.
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Labour Relations Board
BC Rail
LRB
Council of Trade Unions
Bob Sharpe
Sharpe
BE Rail
Break and enter at Northern Lights College and vandalism in Chetwynd
RCMP report a break in at Northern Lights College on October 21. Late on October 21 into October 22 Chetwynd Secondary was vandalized with a rock through a window eggs on walls and mustard sprayed inside ATEC building. Call Chetwynd RCMP at 788 9221 with information.
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Northern Lights College
Chetwynd Secondary
ATEC
Chetwynd Rcmp
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