Victoria, B.C. – Workers at the Coast Victoria Hotel and Marina have voted 93% in favour of strike action. They are demanding a living wage that reflects the high cost of living in Victoria. The 90 workers are represented by BC’s hospitality union, UNITE HERE Local 40. “Coast workers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike because […]
Squamish, BC – In a major win for hospitality workers in British Columbia, 60 Landsea employees working aboard the MV Isabelle X – a converted cruise ship serving as a floatel for the Woodfibre LNG project – have voted to join UNITE HERE Local 40! “We are proud to welcome the Landsea workers aboard the […]
Fort St. John, BC – Workers at Kobes Creek lodge and other area camps have set a new standard for Fort St. John camp workers. After fighting back against a lockout at Kobes Creek Lodge, camp hospitality workers have voted 100% in favour of ratifying their first union contract bringing significant gains for some of […]
Fort St. John, BC – Yesterday evening, nine workers delegated management at Horizon North’s Kobes Creek Lodge, asking for a fair contract. Before they could finish speaking, management informed them they were being locked out of work and had thirty minutes to gather their things. They were then bussed to Fort St. John and left […]
Fort St. John, BC – Hospitality workers at Horizon North’s Kobes Creek camp and ConocoPhillips’ CPC Montney camp are ramping up pressure on their employers, having served 72-hour strike notices. Workers at Kobes Creek issued their notice on Friday and could take job action any time after the 72-hour period expires. Workers at CPC Montney will […]