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LatestHere's some fun (and not-so-fun) facts for International Chocolate Day
With enough chemical stimulation to rival even the best sloppy kisses, chocolate is one of the most powerful substances on Earth. And today just happens to be its day. Let’s celebrate International Chocolate Day by getting...
Local News
Attention former CMERF Pension Plan Members, now CWIPP
Asset Transfer Notice – January 1, 2019 As most members that belong to the former Canadian Multi-Employer Retirement Fund for the Graphic Arts Media (CMERF) pension plan know, the plan is being merged into the Canada-Wide...
Gaming
LatestForbes sold to Hong Kong-based group
The majority ownership of Forbes Media has been sold to a group of investors based in Hong Kong. The Forbes family “will retain a significant ownership stake,” a release Friday says. Integrated Whale Media Investments “will...
Newspaper companies not paying recycling fees
The province is warning B.C.’s major newspapers to get in line, after they failed to contribute an estimated $16 million in fees to the province’s new recycling program. Documents obtained by CBC News show three...
Journalism
LatestHere's how you can help Vancouver Sun and Province staff facing layoffs
Unifor Local 2000 is fighting aggressive layoffs at the Vancouver Sun and The Province, and we need your help. Last Friday, the company started delivering layoff notices to 54 people. Combined with 38 voluntary buyouts in...
Jobs
LatestJob posting: circulation clerk at Peace Arch News
General Clerk – Circulation (South Surrey) NOTE: This is a union position. Click here for the full collective agreement for details on wages and working conditions. The Peace Arch News is looking for a Permanent Part Time...
Organizing News
LatestSurvey results for VFX, animation and gaming
Unifor Local 2000 conducted an anonymous online survey for people working in VFX, animation and game development. We asked questions on age, job description, top workplace problems and possible solutions, including unionization....
Other News
LatestLabour alert for Pacific Blue Cross
Labour alert: If you or anyone you know deals with Pacific Blue Cross, you can help the locked-out members by only filing paper claims (instead of online ones) while this labour dispute is on. Here’s the email we received...
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