May 232013
Unions challenged HD mining over Chinese workers hired for coal project.
from The Tyee
"The federal court has dismissed a union challenge of temporary foreign worker permits that were granted to HD Mining.
"Last year the coal mining company received permits to hire 201 Chinese workers for its Murray River coal project near Tumbler Ridge, BC
"Two local unions challenged that decision, bringing the labour market opinions — required by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada to show the company made sufficient efforts to hire Canadians before hiring temporary foreign workers — into question.
"Despite losing the case, both unions remain hopeful. …"
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