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City workers back talks with strike vote RENÉE ANDOR CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR
A mediator has been called into handle contract negotiations between the city and its workers. These workers have been without a contract since the end of 2009, and during the past week they voted 88.3 per cent in favour of strike action. “We have now been to the negotiating table 10 times, twice with a mediator, but the City is still insisting on concessions,” said CUPE 401 Campbell River Unit president Blaine Gurrie in a news release. The mediator has asked both sides not to discuss details of the concessions before the meeting, but Gurrie briefly mentioned changes to hours of work, and changes to recall language for hiring back employees after being laid-off as issues. City of Campbell River general manager of corporate services Laura Ciarniello said that she doesn’t see job action happening, and called a strike vote “normal.” “A strike vote is a normal part of the collective bargaining process,” said Ciarniello. “So it’s not unusual that the union would go to their members to get a mandate to make sure they’re going in the right direction and that they have the support of their members.” Continued on A3
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Quit ignoring Campbellton, group says KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR
A group of Campbellton business owners and residents say the oldest part of town is constantly ignored by the city and are trying to attract some atten-
tion. Campbellton First officially formed last week when the group held its first membership meeting at the Eagles Hall last Wednesday. Ted Arbour, who co-owns Econo Ezy Box Storage in Camp-
bellton, said organizers weren’t sure what to expect when they called the meeting. “We didn’t know if we’d have four or five people show up, but about 60 people showed up,” said Arbour, a director on the newly formed Campbellton First Board.
“We were really pleased with the turnout.” The group hopes to influence city council and those running for a seat on council to make decisions that will benefit and improve Campbellton. Continued on A3
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