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Nearly 1,300 Workers at Teck Highland Valley Mine Near Kamloops on Strike
The 1,277 workers walked out after contract talks failed over wages, pensions, staffing and proposed concessions, the union said.
- On Saturday, the 1,277 members of United Steelworkers Local 7619 began a strike at Teck Highland Valley Copper near Kamloops, British Columbia, after contract negotiations failed to produce a new collective agreement.
- The union issued a 72-hour strike notice on Tuesday after contract talks stalled over wages, pensions, and staffing shortages, with 944 members voting unanimously in favor of the action.
- Teck stated the mine continues to operate at reduced capacity, remaining committed to reaching a "fair and reasonable" agreement while contingency plans prioritize safety and environmental management.
- Union members established picket lines at the main gate on Highway 97C between Ashcroft and Logan Lake, with officials advising drivers to exercise caution through the area.
- Approved in 2025, the Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension Project is expected to extend the mine's life to 2046 and produce approximately 900 million additional tonnes of ore.
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