Frustrated by the violation of their collective agreement rights and being deprived of severance payments, United Steelworkers union (USW) members at Galloway Sawmill are going…
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Local co-chairing new forestry support council
Members of the newly formed Provincial Forest Advisory Council, co-chaired by an East Kootenay resident, are tasked with providing recommendations to government on advancing forest…
BC Timber Sales review launched
The B.C. government has launched a review of BC Timber Sales (BCTS). The launch of the review recognizes the significant pressure the forest sector is…
Mayor Reinhardt awarded as community champion by FPAC
Village of Radium Hot Springs Mayor Clara Reinhardt is winding down her second, and last, term in office with another accolade – this time from…
B.C. government pursuing a cynical forest strategy
“Perceptions,” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary John Horgan’s NDP government won’t say it officially, but a recent article circulating in the media makes it obvious…
USW ratifies agreement with Columbia Valley Credit Union
Following a contentious meeting of the 14-member Columbia Valley Credit Union – Golden United Steelworkers (USW) membership Monday night, a new three-year agreement was ratified by…
USW Humanity Fund helps region’s Food Banks
Five Kootenay-Columbia food banks supported United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1-405 in conjunction with the USW Humanity Fund has announced its support of over $5,500 to…
USW urges NDP vote
Liberal candidates respond e-KNOW news By Ian Cobb Following the announcement of the devastating tariffs of 20% or more on lumber harvested and mills in…
KIS membership ratify new collective agreement
Following ratification meetings of the membership of the three unionized Kootenay Insurance Services (KIS) branches in Cranbrook, Trail and Nelson, the 24 United Steelworkers (USW)…
Tentative agreement reached at Trickle: USW
United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1-405 reports it has reached a tentative three-year agreement with Trickle Creek Resort and parent company, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies,…