Cut Trees Not Safety/Forestry Workers Strike 34 Companies in British Columbia

摘要

At press time, more than 7,000 Canadian forestry workers in coastal British Columbia were in the midst of difficult strikes against 34 companies. Dealing with dangerous working conditions is one of the key issues. "This strike is about stopping the race to the bottom that all forestry workers are facing," USW Western Canada Director Steve Hunt said. "This is about restoring dignity and respect for our members so they are employed safely, don't have their jobs contracted out and receive proper severance when their jobs are gone," he added.