Impact of B.C. forestry strike deepensFriday 24 Aug 2007 The impact of a month-old strike by British Columbia's coastal forestry workers deepened last week with the announcement of layoffs, a production cut and lockout notice all landing on the industry from three separate companies. About 7,000 coastal forestry workers represented by the United Steelworkers walked off the job on July 21. Key issues are work scheduling, severance and protection from contracting out. No talks have yet been scheduled.The last time B.C.'s coastal forestry workers went on strike was in 2003. That strike ended after three weeks when the provincial government stepped in and appointed Don Munroe, a long-time mediator and arbitrator, to direct a new contract. The union planned to start a publicity campaign at Home Depot stores across Canada last weekend asking customers to not buy lumber manufactured by companies where the workers are on strike. Source: Canadian Press |
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