B.C. Appoints Veteran Labour Mediator Vince Ready for 911 Call Taker Labour Dispute
The mediator can issue binding recommendations after talks stalled and the union representing more than 700 workers issued a 72-hour strike notice.
- British Columbia Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside has appointed veteran mediator Vince Ready to assist in collective agreement negotiations between CUPE Local 8911 and Emergency Communications for British Columbia.
- The union, representing more than 700 emergency communications workers in British Columbia, issued a 72-hour strike notice after months of unsuccessful talks with E-Comm.
- Both parties requested the intervention, leading Whiteside to appoint Ready as a "special mediator" under the province's labour relations code.
- Ready's work began today and will last up to 10 days; if a settlement remains elusive, he can issue binding recommendations on outstanding issues.
- The mediation aims to resolve the impasse between the union and E-Comm, ensuring continued emergency services for residents across British Columbia.
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BC Appoints Veteran Labour Mediator Vince Ready for 911 Call Taker Labour Dispute
British Columbia Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside has appointed veteran labour mediator Vince Ready to assist in collective agreement negotiations with the union representing 911 emergency operators. Whiteside said in a statement on Saturday that Ready has been appointed as a “special mediator” under the province’s labour relations code as 911 call takers represented by CUPE Local 8911 and E-Comm try to come to a new collective agreement. Whit…
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B.C. appoints veteran labour mediator Vince Ready for 911 call taker labour dispute
VICTORIA - British Columbia Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside has appointed veteran labour mediator Vince Ready to assist in collective agreement negotiations with the union representing 911 emergency operators.
B.C. 911 dispatchers are threatening to strike as early as Monday, but essential services will be maintained during negotiations.
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