On July 30th, both the federal and provincial governments along with the Union of BC Municipalities announced a federal investment of more than $152 million to support 54 community infrastructure and capacity-building projects.
"Workers believed a fair agreement had been reached through negotiations," said CUPE Local 1632 President Dan Middleton. "After months of delays, our members are asking the employer to honour that agreement and provide certainty for workers and their families."Â
With advance voting underway in B.C.'s provincial election, the major parties are offering competing plans on affordability, health care, housing and the economy.