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Union pulls out of landfill services for one day amid Regional District worker strike

CUPE 1699 members have withdrawn their services from the Foothills Regional Landfill for today (Monday). 

The job action began just before 7 o’clock this morning (Monday). 

In addition, as of 8:45 am, union members have withdrawn their services from the following Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Transfer Stations and Landfills for one day. 

  • Cummings Road Transfer Station 
  • Vanway Transfer Station 
  • Shelly Transfer Station 
  • Mackenzie Landfill and Transfer Station 
  • Valemount Transfer Station 

Services are expected to resume at these sites tomorrow (Tuesday). 

The following strike actions implemented over the weekend will continue until further notice: 

The union is no longer training managers or exempt employees in any manner.

CUPE will continue not to collect fees at: 

  • Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill 
  • Mackenzie Landfill and Transfer Station 
  • Vanway Transfer Station 
  • Valemount Transfer Station 
  • Robson Valley Recreation Centre 
  • Canoe Valley Recreation Centre 

 

 

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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