Philip Hochstein
Inclusive labour is the only way to build B.C.’s major projects
Today, more than 80% of B.C.’s construction industry is made up of a diverse group including progressive unions, contractors and independents
Foreign worker flap hurting economy
Fighting the use of foreign workers is merely a smokescreen used to fight non-union companies
Pulling plug on Industry Training Authority would be bad for B.C.’s employers, employees and economy
The critics’ call for compulsory trades is nothing more than an attempt to boost unionization wrapped in a disingenuous cloak of training
Public-private sector pay equity long overdue
Public pay and pensions are much in the news. Unions representing B.C. teachers, municipal workers and most provincial employees are out looking for more. The more that they want is from the pockets...