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Area Libraries to be reopened, may be impacted by picketing
Posted on Monday, May 13, 2024 04:14 PM
May 13, 2024
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Williams Lake, BC – Libraries in the Cariboo and Chilcotin are set to tentatively return to service beginning on May 14th, with modifications to most library services due to the ongoing labour dispute with BCGEU.
Regional libraries in Quesnel, Williams Lake, and 100 Mile House set to fully reopen to the public. These libraries will resume normal operations during regular operating hours, and regularly scheduled library...
BCGEU sets picket line at CRD’s Williams Lake Office
Posted on Monday, May 13, 2024 10:16 AM
May 13, 2024
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Williams Lake, BC – As of 8:00 a.m. this morning, BCGEU has set up a picket line at the Cariboo Regional District’s office in Williams Lake. At this time, picket lines have only been set up at this location, and the CRD’s other offices have not been impacted.
The situation may change daily. We will continue providing updates as information becomes available, and will provide information about any locations which are being...
Boil Water Notice ENDED for Horse Lake Water System
Posted on Friday, May 10, 2024 04:23 PM
The Cariboo Regional District has rescinded the Boil Water Notice for the Horse Lake Water System. Residents no longer need to boil water from the system before consuming it.
Interior Health authorized the end of the boil water advisory after receiving two satisfactory samples from the water system, and after confirmation that all maintenance activities has been completed. Residents are reminded that a Water Quality Advisory for Manganese remains in effect. Questions about the health impacts of...
Proposed 3-year, 11 percent wage increase rejected by unionized CRD staff
Posted on Friday, May 10, 2024 11:47 AM
May 10, 2024
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Williams Lake, BC – BCGEU employees voted against accepting the Cariboo Regional District’s last contract offer to avert a strike. As a result of this vote, there is no definite timeline for when BCGEU’s strike action will cease. BCGEU may also choose to initiate disruptive job action as part of the collective bargaining process.
“We are disappointed with the result, but now we also know that our employees...
CRD issues guidance on service impacts from the BCGEU strike
Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2024 12:23 PM
May 8, 2024
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Williams Lake, BC – The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) is providing further information about the direct service delivery impacts from BCGEU’s strike. BCGEU may initiate strike action beginning on Thursday, May 9 at 9:53 a.m., and it is expected that services will be disrupted immediately after that time.
Essential and Contract Services unaffectedThe strike will not impact the operation of the CRD’s essential services...
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