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On the Street: Liquor store employees unionize; Tesla opens service centre in Langford; new downtown restaurant

On the Street: Liquor store employees unionize; Tesla opens service centre in Langford; new downtown restaurant

Liquor store employees unionize About 30 employees at the 颅Cascadia Liquor store in Quadra Village have applied for union certification with SEIU Local 2.
Minister launches review of B.C. port strike case to uncover 'structural issues'

Minister launches review of B.C. port strike case to uncover 'structural issues'

The goal is to create long-term solutions leading to "a harmonious working environment" between unions and employers in future collective bargaining, says Federal Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan.
Builder of RidgeView Place in Langford has filed for bankruptcy

Builder of RidgeView Place in Langford has filed for bankruptcy

According to the filing, 150 creditors are owed more than $51 million.
Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released

Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released

The Canada Industrial Relations Board has released the new terms of the agreement that resolved British Columbia's port dispute, including a commitment by employers to train workers to perform maintenance on new equipment.
Pilot program seeks to reward companies that better protect temporary foreign workers

Pilot program seeks to reward companies that better protect temporary foreign workers

Ottawa introduced a new three-year pilot program Tuesday that would incentivize employers to follow worker-protection rules by making it easier for them to hire temporary foreign workers.
Unionized Starbucks in Victoria shut out of digital tip jar

Unionized Starbucks in Victoria shut out of digital tip jar

Some employees believe Starbucks is punishing the unionized Douglas Street location by not giving it a digital-tip option
Five things to watch for in the 91原创 business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the 91原创 business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the 91原创 business world in the coming week.
Business groups ask government for labour changes after end of B.C. port dispute

Business groups ask government for labour changes after end of B.C. port dispute

Business groups are still calling on the federal government to take action in the wake of the recently resolved British Columbia port workers dispute, arguing Ottawa must ensure such a disruption never happens again.
B.C. port workers approve contract, ending labour dispute

B.C. port workers approve contract, ending labour dispute

The ratification vote was 74.66% in favour of accepting the terms of the settlement, the union said.
Victoria's unemployment rate remains one of lowest in country

Victoria's unemployment rate remains one of lowest in country

The rate rose to 3.5 per cent last month from 3.4 per cent in June, while the province鈥檚 unemployment rate dipped to 5.4 from 5.6 per cent, according to Statistics Canada