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USW Successful In Ending Teck’s Random Testing Of Members, Wins Damages

POSTED: Dec 6, 2018

The United Steelworkers has successfully resolved the long-standing random drug and alcohol testing issue at Teck Coal mines in southeastern British Columbia, winning a landmark decision that forced Teck to stop its testing program.

Polley Mine and Parallel BBQ

POSTED: Sep 17, 2018

Steelworkers Local Union 1-2017 brought out the cook trailer for another round of BBQ’s for Polley Mine members, and Parallel 55 members.

On The Line #4 - To All Mt. Polley Members

POSTED: Jul 16, 2018

On Thursday, June 21st and Friday, June 22nd, your bargaining committee traveled to Vancouver for meetings with the Company’s bargaining committee and Labour Mediator Dave Schaub.
We were hopeful that there would be a way to move forward with negotiations but, unfortunately, after two days of meeting, negotiations broke off abruptly as a result of differences in positions on the issue of use of Temporary employees doing bargaining unit work.

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FOREST WORKERS SUPPORT PROGRAM PAYS DIVIDENDS

(Prince George, BC) USW Local 1-2017 President Brian O'Rourke expressed surprise and shock at the comments some Interior mayors and others are making regarding the diversion of funding from the Economic Dividends Fund to new Forest Workers Support Programs.

Government outlines New Forest Support Programs

POSTED: Sep 17, 2019

PRINCE GEORGE - The provincial government has announced $69 million to fund a new series of measures aimed at supporting British Columbia forest workers impacted by mill closures and shift reductions in several B.C. Interior communities

Former Wolverine Mine (Walter Energy) Employees - Update

POSTED: Sep 13, 2019

September 13,2019

Attention: Former Wolverine Mine (Walter Energy) Employees

Please be advised that the Union has learned that distribution of severance pay to affected individuals is in its final stages.

WorkBC - FInding the Right Job Starts Here

POSTED: Sep 10, 2019

Finding the Right Job Starts Here

No Matter what your level of work experience or education, if you're unemployed your local WorkBC Centre is here to help you.

Please review the link below containing further information provided by Work BC.

Visit the IWA Pension Plan Pop-Up Office

POSTED: Aug 21, 2019

Your Pension and LTD Plan Office is heading your way. Visit the Pop Up Plan Office for a presentation and a 30 minute one-on-one consultation with a Pension Specialist.

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