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

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

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

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

The Kootenay unemployment continues to rise.

Kootenay Unemployment Rate climbs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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