Current Disputes

Boycotts and Hot Edicts

Boycott: Radisson Blu (formerly Pacific Gateway Hotel), Richmond, BC - UNITE HERE Local 40/BCFED

Notice Issued

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Strikes and Lockouts

Please respect the unions’ picket lines in the following disputes, and do not patronize these businesses until the dispute is settled.

BCGEU vs LifeLabs
Issues: Wages, Working Conditions
Commencement: February 16, 2025

IBB D-277 vs. Heidelberg Materials
Issues: Contracting out, health benefits
Commencement : January 13, 2025

BCGEU vs. Western Pacific Marine
Issues: Recruitment, Retention
Commencement: November 3, 2024

UNITE HERE Local 40 vs. Radisson Blu (formerly Pacific Gateway Hotel)
Major Issues: Recall Rights, Concessions
Commenced: May 3, 2021

Settled

IAMAW Local 1857 vs. Kal Tire (Burnaby)

ILWU 502 vs. SGS Canada at YVR
Note: Members returned to work on January 21, 2025, after the parties agreed to put their outstanding issues to a third party.

CUPW vs. Canada Post
Note: CIRB ordered CUPW members back to work December 17, 2024. Industrial Commission report due May 15, 2025. Unions and workers are encouraged to do business with Canada Post during this time.