Highland Valley workers to vote on new contract

Following weekend talks, the United Steelworkers Local 7619 negotiators released a letter to members stating non-binding recommendations developed by the mediators, will be put to a vote.

The date for a vote hasn’t been set.

Since the strike notice remains in effect, unionized workers could walk off the job immediately if the mediated recommendations are voted down.

The last contract expired Sep. 30, 2021.

The United Steelworkers Local 7619 represents 1,048 workers at the Teck Resources owned mine.