Following a remedial certification decision by the British Columbia Labour Relations Board, the United Steelworkers union (USW) is pleased to welcome workers from West Bin Waste 2017 Ltd. (Westbin), a waste disposal company operating out of Prince George, B.C. The decision came after an employee was terminated with no explanation following a union-organizing drive by […]
“It's important to support local communities and people affected by these disasters. Our union is answering the call.”
The Steelworkers union welcomes this verdict. Serious workplace injuries and fatalities have continued to occur without consequence to supervisors or companies. Unfortunately, enforcement of the Westray Law has been rare, but in this case, we are getting some action.
The USW calls on the federal government to stop handing millions of dollars in procurement contracts to TELUS without any required benefit to the country or its workers.
Communications Department
communications@usw.ca
Communications Department – Québec
Clairandrée Cauchy
ccauchy@metallos.ca
514-774-4001