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Mediation fails
Union promises no work stoppage before JulyFest weekend C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
Mediation between the City of Kimberley and the United Steelworkers and Local 405-I failed, it was announced late Tuesday afternoon. A strike does appear inevitable but Union spokesperson Jeff Bromley says it will not happen before JulyFest
weekend. “The bargaining committee is wrestling with the disappointment and what the next steps are,” said Bromley. “As most everyone in Kimberley knows, and in fact the region, this weekend is the biggest festival of the year. Julyfest means a lot to a lot of people in this community. Picket lines would disrupt that festival as most of it is on City property such as Rotary Park or the Civic Center. As a result, the bargaining committee has decided to look at some other options prior to issuing 72-hour strike notice.
““It doesn’t mean it isn’t going to happen, it’s just not going to happen just yet.” Prior to mediation, local members gave the Steelworkers a 99 per cent strike vote. The City and Steelworkers met earlier this week with the Director of the Mediation Division of the BC Labour Relations Board, Grant McArthur, but could not come to a collective agreement. Bromley says it appears a labour dispute is “an eventuality” See STRIKE, page 3
SUMMER OF FESTIVALS
It’s time for JulyFest C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
J. Millington photo This is how you dress to take in the Medievel Fest. See more page 4.
Kimberley has its share of festivals, but always billed as the Best of the Fests is JulyFest; and it’s all set to go this weekend. “We are looking good,” said this year’s Fest coordinator Darren Shaben. “We’ve got over 180 bocce teams, the bands are booked and the parade is looking good.” There are also plenty of volunteers lined up, although more would never be turned away if you’re interested in helping out. This year’s outdoor stage at the bocce pits will be a bigger, better, professional stage, supplied by local musician Fraser Armstrong. The lineup for music is: Friday July 15th 4:15-5:30 pm: 145 5:45-7:00 Bison Brothers 7:15-8:30 The Oak Republic 8:45-10:00 Warden Tao’s Obedient Sheep BULLETIN FILE 10:15-11:30 Crooked Line You never know what you’ll come See JULYFEST, page 3 across in the bocce pits.