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APRIL 14, 2010“Third Rail” to focus on paramedics tonight
BURNABY—Erica Sigurdson’s “Third Rail” program on Chum TV will focus tonight on striking ambulance paramedics, members of CUPE 873.“Third Rail”...
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APRIL 14, 2010O’Neill calls on Premier to confirm ’09 library grants
BURNABY—On the eve of a meeting between the Minister of Education and the BC Library Trustees Association (BCLTA) that could...
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APRIL 14, 2010Harvey Oberfeld speaks up about paramedic dispute
VANCOUVER—Respected television and print journalist Harvey Oberfeld has added his voice to those urging government action to bring the BC...
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APRIL 14, 2010Cultus Lake workers vote strike and seek mediation
CULTUS LAKE—CUPE 458 members are sending a strong message to the Park Board. The Cultus Lake park workers voted Thursday...
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APRIL 14, 2010B.C.’s ambulance paramedics in Court today
VANCOUVER—Ambulance Paramedics of BC – CUPE 873 are expected to be in the Supreme Court today to answer charges that...
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APRIL 14, 2010Paramedics win victory in Court
VANCOUVER—The Supreme Court of BC would not permit the contempt charges the government attempted to bring against the Ambulance Paramedics...
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APRIL 14, 2010Colour Me Pink Triangle
CUPE 391 activist Peter DeGroot, a member of CUPE BC’s Committee Against Racism and Discrimination and CUPE National’s Pink Triangle...
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APRIL 14, 2010Support for paramedics doubles: union website
VANCOUVER—Ambulance Paramedics of BC – CUPE 873 report that the number of people logging onto their website has doubled in...
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APRIL 14, 2010Paramedics in Campbell River rock on!
CAMPBELL RIVER—Striking Ambulance Paramedics of BC, CUPE 873 members, held a 24-hour sit-in this weekend at the landmark 30-foot high...