SEIU Local 2: Alberni Golf Club workers back to work after settlement reached

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Article contentEmployer agrees with the Union’s interpretation of contested Collective Bargaining Agreement languageSign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentPORT ALBERNI, British Columbia, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Permanent unionized employees at the Alberni Golf Club are back to work. A settlement was reached on December 15, and the staff were on the job on the 16th.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article content“It’s such a relief to be back at work, especially at this time of year,” said Carl Wagner, an employee with nearly 14 years of service. “A heartfelt thanks to all those that supported us in both the labour and local communities. We couldn’t have done this without you.”Article contentArticle contentIn addition to the permanent employees going back to work, the Golf Club’s management has agreed to recognize seasonal employees’ recall rights; to the wages the union said were agreed to in bargaining (essentially that wage increases for number of days worked apply to seasonal employees and not just permanent employees); backpay for seasonal employees at those increased wage rates; and recognizes vacation pay increases for seasonal employees. Seasonal employees will also enjoy free golf at the club.Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article content“This has been an incredibly difficult time for the entire full-time crew, especially being laid off just before Christmas,” said Ak Manhas, who was laid off for the first time in his 38 years of employment. “Your support truly made a difference in helping us get through the challenging situation. We are happy to be back at work with our collective agreement respected. Thank you again everyone.”Article contentThe boycott of Alberni Golf Club has now been called off.Article contentBACKGROUNDArticle contentSix unionized seasonal workers were laid off after Labour Day, much earlier in the fall than the usual mid-October seasonal layoff. Most of them have been working at Alberni Golf Club for five to eight years. Then, in an unprecedented move, the Golf Club laid off the remaining three unionized full-time permanent employees on Tuesday, November 14.Article contentArticle contentOn November 23, more than 50 community supporters joined unionized workers in a rally to say “no” to mass layoffs, and what the workers said was retaliation and an attempt to bust their Union. Workers also hosted an informational town hall meeting on December 8. The BC Federation of Labour called for a boycott of the club in early December.Article contentSEIU Local 2 represents 20,000 workers in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. We are proud members of the largest, fastest growing, and most dynamic union in North America.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentMedia Contact: Diego Mendez (416) 476-7762 dmendez@seiulocal2.ca Article contentTrending Is a $2.75 million portfolio enough for Halifax empty nesters to retire early?

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