Labour relations board
UNBC faculty association suspends strike, files bad faith bargaining complaint against university
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The move comes days after the province appointed a special mediator to try and bring an end to the now three-week-old strike that has threatened students’ semester. Continue reading
B.C.’s Passenger Transportation Board to issue rideshare licences in ‘late’ 2019
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The province has promised to have ridesharing available to British Columbians “before Christmas.” Continue reading
Firefighter engaged in office sexual activity must get his job back
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
The City of Vernon is currently “considering its options” to appeal a decision that forces it to re-hire a fire captain, who was fired after engaging in sexual activity with another fire department employee. Continue reading
Susan Amrud named chair of Saskatchewan’s Labour Relations Board
The Saskatchewan government has named a veteran lawyer to chair the Labour Relations Board. Continue reading
Ontario colleges ask province to force striking faculty to vote on latest offer
Colleges have asked the union to suspend the strike while the vote is organized, but the union reportedly declined. Continue reading
SGEU accuses Saskatchewan government of unfair labor practice
SGEU accuses Saskatchewan government of subverting the bargaining process, files unfair labour practice application with the labour relations board. Continue reading
Labour Relations Board meets for second day on legality of teachers’ strike
The province’s Labour Relations Board will meet again today as it considers whether strikes by high school teachers in three boards are illegal. Continue reading
Teachers rally in support of strikes as boards argue they’re illegal
Striking teachers could find out as early as this afternoon whether they will be sent back to the classroom. Continue reading
Labour Relations Board rules on provincial exams and report cards
The Labour Relations Board (LRB) ruled this morning that provincial exams for Grades 10 through 12 and final marks for Grade 12 students are essential services. Continue reading
BCTF threatens full-scale teachers’ strike in next two weeks
BCTF President Jim Iker is threatening a full scale teachers’ strike within the next two weeks if the government doesn’t put more money on the table. Continue reading