Catering, cleaning and hospitality staff who live and work on a Squamish-area “floatel” have officially unionized. Isaac Phan Nay reports. Isaac reports on labour for The Tyee. Published May 15, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/15/Support-Staff-Floating-Work-Camp-Unionize/

After a Tough Drive, Support Staff on a Floating Work Camp Unionize

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