Labour

B.C. Public Service Union members preparing to vote on strike action

Labour My Kootenay Now Staff - July 18, 2025

Over 34,000 members of the B.C. General Employees’ Union working for B.C.’s public service are set to hold a strike vote.

Castlegar, Slocan Park credit union workers reject employers latest offer

Labour Storrm Lennie - July 15, 2025

Unionized workers at StellarVista Credit Union branches in Castlegar and Slocan Park have overwhelmingly rejected the employer’s latest contract offer, extending job action into it's 15th week.

Employer-driven immigration pilot launches in West Kootenays

Labour John White - June 11, 2025

A new immigration pilot has been launched in the West Kootenays to attract and retain talent for critical local jobs.

Kootenay unemployment on the rise

Labour Drew Wilson - June 6, 2025

The Kootenay unemployment continues to rise.

Kootenay Unemployment Rate climbs

Labour My Kootenay Now Staff - May 9, 2025

The Kootenay Unemployment Rate continues to climb. The Statistics Canada report for April says the rate was 6.3 per cent. That's...

BCGEU calls for review of private ferry operations

Labour My Kootenay Now Staff - April 14, 2025

While the job action on the Kootenay Lake Ferry has finally come to an end, the BC General Employees’...

Kootenay Lake Ferry strike to come to an end

Labour Kate Brown - April 9, 2025

It’s the news we have all been waiting for, the Kootenay Lake ferry strike will end Friday morning ahead...

Kootenay job market could take a hit from tariffs

Labour R McCormack - April 7, 2025

Kootenay Employment Services (KES) says U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian imports could hurt the local job market. KES employer liaison Anita...

Kootenays see year-over-year drop in unemployment

Labour My Kootenay Now Staff - April 4, 2025

The Kootenays saw a year-over-year decline in unemployment rates between 2024 and 2025, but a slight rise between February...

Ready to mediate Kootenay Lake ferry dispute

Labour My Kootenay Now Staff - March 31, 2025

The B.C. government has appointed Vince Ready as a special mediator in the ongoing labour dispute with the Kootenay...

BCGEU request special mediator to assist with ferry dispute

Labour My Kootenay Now Staff - March 26, 2025

The BC General Employees’ Union has requested a provincial mediator to help resolve the Kootenay Lake Ferry labour dispute...

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