Saturday, January 23, 1993 @ contract talks Corinne Jackson NEWS REPORTER The Selkirk College Board may be breathing a little eas- ier soon. While the Selkirk College Faculty Association is voting on a new deal, board negotia- tors are hammering out an- other with the Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers of Canada Local 26. The SCFA’s last contract expired March 31, 1992. Selkirk negotiator Barry Jackson is pleased with the way negotiations have gone with SCFA and said he feels meetings with PPWC repre- sentatives are moving along even better. Jackson said the board’s next meeting with PP- WC is set for Jan. 27. Jackson isn’t the only one ‘ ...We’re getting down to the nuts and bolts of negotiations, in other words, wages and benefits.’ Selkirk negotiator Barry Jackson SCFA’s 117 members voted Thursday and Friday — deadline for The News pre- cludes reporting of the results. SCFA president Jim Ford said members are voting on a deal similar to one signed by Van- couver Community College’s Langara campus in December. Langara instructors agreed to a two-year package that brought top salaries up to $60,000 in the first year and froze them in the second. As well, they received increased benefits and a professional de- velopment fund. “There were a lot of issues on the table... we made big improvements on concerns we've had over the years,” Ford said, declining to com- ment on what they were. feeling positive about negotia- tions with PPWC so far. “I think they’re going rea- sonably well,” the union’s president John Chernenkoff said. “There have been issues settled,” he said without adding what those issues are, or what items are outstand- ing. Jackson said, “we're getting down to the nuts and bolts of negotiations, in other words, wages and benefits.” PPWC's 122 members have been without a contract since their three-year deal expired Dec. 31, 1992. One of the is- sues they were hoping to see addressed in this latest deal is contracting out. Hydro board member questioned W Liberal Critic calling for removal of American citizen on B.C. Hydro board Scott David Harrison EDITOR ; The Liberals want B.C. Hydro to turf one of its directors. Energy Critic Dan Jarvis is calling for the re- moval of June Urban from the board of direc- tors, saying the American citizen doesn’t de- serve Canadian perks. “I know it sounds like Yankee bashing, but it’s not Yankee bashing,” Jarvis said. “She is probably a good citizen and we don't challenge that, but when you have the (NDP) govern- ment appointing an American to the board of directors of something as important as this, you have to ask questions.” Urban, a B.C. resident for the past 19 years, was appointed to the B.C. Hydro board of di- rector by NDP Energy Minister Anne Edwards. Urban’s appointment has captured the ire of the B.C. Liberals, who claim that she will be unable to draw the line at the Canadian border when the Columbia River Treaty and other in- ternational issues reach the board table. “The future of B.C. will be tied up in these (Columbia River Treaty) talks .” Jarvis said. “When it comes down to making a final deci- sion, how can we expect her to address the con- cerns of British Columbia 'the way a British Columbian could and should. “Could you see the reverse happening,” Jarvis asked. “If the water was flowing the oth- er way, could you see the Americans appointing a Canadian to their board when these talks are approaching? I don't think 80.” Parts of the controversial Columbia River Treaty come up for negotiation in 1998, while the entire package will be reviewed in 2003. Jarvis said the treaty has been a fiasco. He said the deal should be scrapped before B.C. loses control over all water rights. “My own basic feeling is that we should repa- triate the power resources we have and give them back to the communities and small towns. “The cheap power has to be used to stabilize the industries in these small towns so they can survive,” Jarvis said, pointing to Cominco. Cominco is currently in negotiations with the province in an effort to have its water rates lowered and environment permits removed. The talks are aimed at ensuring the long-term viability of Cominco’s Trail operation. “We have to start addressing the needs of our smaller communities.” 6 A iyit | ee JAN. 23, HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY TO TROY SHAW Love from Mommy, Daddy and Ashley JAN. 19, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LUANE SHAW Love from Bob, Ashley and Troy HAPPY 12th BIRTHDAY TO CHERYL POZNIKOFF From Mom and Dad HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CHERYL From Grandpa and Grandma Poznikotf HAPPY 12th BIRTHDAY TO CHERYL POZNIKOFF From Nicole, Johnny and Scott HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CHERYL From Grandpa and Granpa Sherbinin -——. 2 SO I Ze AWW JAN. 27, HAPPY 7th BIRTHDAY TO AMANDA KABATOFF Love from Mom, Dad, Jennilee, Ashley and Cody JAN. 27, HAPPY 7th BIRTHDAY TO AMANDA KABATOFF From Buba and Deda Chernoff & JAN. 26, HAPPY 9th BIRTHDAY TO ALEEA KABATOFF L ‘ove from Uncle Jack, Aunt May, Jennilee, Amanda, Ashley and Cody JAN. 19, HAPPY 12th BIRTHDAY GRAEME Love from Mom, Dad, Kerri and Derek HAPPY 7th BIRTHDAY AMANDA KABATOFF From Mathew, Jeremy and Daniel Poster THIS WEEK'S WINNER IS INDICATED BY THE DAIRY QUEEN LOGO. Phone in your birthday wish or drop by the Castlegar News office. We will print it free of charge. All birthday greetings must be in by 10:00 a.m. Thursday for our Saturday paper. Our phone number is 365-7266. Pick Up Your Royal Treat At The Castlegar Dairy Queen. ? 601-18th St. Castlegar 365-7232 Castlegar Savings Credit Union is able to assist you with getting the best return for your investment dollars. For more details, contact either location of CASTLEGAR SAVINGS CREDIT UNION “Your Community Financial Centre” 3026 Hwy. 6 Slocan Park 226-7212 759 eSCSCSCSESESCSESECSESESESE z) FAMILY NITES Mon.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-7 p.m. SO Sundae we... ) (With Any Burger Order) CASTLEAIRD PLAZA CASTLEGAR 365-5522 a Saturday, January 23, 1993 Castleview facing labor unrest Corinne Jackson NEWS REPORTER British Columbia Nurses’ Union employees at Castleview Care Centre can expect a visit soon. After four months of contract negotiations, the BCNU is going to its members for direction, Debbie Apps said. “We're not making great headway and we're meeting with our membership and talking about next steps,” the union’s principal nego- tiator said from her Burnaby office Thursday. Castleview Care Centre has one full-time, three part-time and seven casual staff who are BCNU members. Owned by Vancouver's Chantelle Management Ltd., the centre is rep- resented in negotiations by the Continuing Care Employee Relations Association. CCERA is currently negotiating with the BCNU at 41 other long-term care facilities. According to Apps, a mediator has been called in, but negotiations are moving too slow- ly. And because of that, a BCNU representative will be coming to Castlegar to discuss options. “Obviously a strike vote is a possibility,” Apps said BCNU employees are seeking parity with the Health Labor Relations Association master agreement. Issues being discussed include wages, benefits, the introduction of a classifi- cation system and education fund and changes to the health and welfare plan. Currently, the top salary for a general duty nurse is $21.08 per hour. CCERA negotiator Mark Brown said the two sides have agreed to a wage plan, but added that other union proposals are causing a deadlock. Brown said a Jan. 13 meeting with Labor Relations Board mediator Jim Brecken- ridge didn’t seem to solve the problem. “We didn’t accomplish much at the first meeting. I think the employers are disappoint- ed,” he said. ‘A second meeting has yet to be set by Breck- enridge. Castleview Care Centre’s BCNU employees have been without a contract since March 31, 1992. They are also renegotiating an April 1, 1991 wage and benefit re-opener. Bluetop Burger Deluxe Burger & Fries All beef patty with wel nl $345 onion and served with Ail Our Prices include G.S.T. 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Arnold alleges he was assaulted during a heated ex- change and had asked that charges be laid. “The Crown has deter- mined for whatever reasons not to proceed (with assault charges),” he said. “I'll be ask- ing for an explanation later.” Arnold said he will not take the matter into civil court. However, he did say he is not going to stop his lobby- ing efforts. “Tl be continuing to talk to Berg and his boys about join- ing the union,” Arnold said. Crown counsel in Nelson was unavailable for com- ment. ial CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 809 Merry Creek Rd. + Ph. 365-3430 PASTOR: BOB MARSH Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Services 6:30 p.m. For program information please phone 365-3430. —EVERYONE WELCOME — vu Oe 2224-6th Avenue 10 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sun. School Mid-Week Studies & Youth Activities Ph. 365-8337 W/ REV. ANN POLLOCK Faith Felowship 2329-6th Avenue Phone 365-5818 PASTOR STUART LAURIE + 365-3278 Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m Nureery & Children's Church provided Mid-Week Service and Study Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 p.m Bible teaching for all ages. A non-denominational family church preaching the word of faith! PLEASE NOTE: Copy changes taken once per month only. Deadline is the last Tuesday of each month, for the following month. ST. DAVID'S ANGLICAN CHURCH 614 Christina Place 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Traditional 10:00 a.m. Family Service and Church School The Rev. Dorothy Barker 365-2271 or 365-6720 To Know Christ and Make Him Known! 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Phone 365-6317 PASTOR: Stan Block - 365-7201 — SUNDAY SERVICES — Sunday School 9:45 a.m Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Evening Celebrations 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. HOME OF CASTLEGAR CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 365-7818 FOR JAN. 26-FEB. 1 All Specials are served with rice, potato, or pasta, soup and salad bar. CHICKEN & MUSSELS | | Tender breast of chicken, | | 8 oz. salmon oven baked blue mussels, and spanish | | with shrimp and almonds saflron baked with while] |then served with Basil wine and cream. Cream. $17.95 The Fireside Restaurant For reservations call 365-2128 1810-8th Avenue, Castlegar —_ ‘ What do you do when you run out of room? You move ... so we did!!! As of February 1, our new location is 2305-Gth Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. ViN 1W9 (One block from Arrow Building Supply) Phone and fax number stay the same... (604) 365-8289