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Fraser-Fort George Workers to Picket Landfill and Transfer Station

PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Over the weekend, striking Fraser-Fort George workers represented by CUPE 1699 refused to collect fees at landfills, transfer stations, and recreation centres as they engaged in escalating job action. Today, workers began rotating strikes, withdrawing services at all Regional District landfills and transfer stations.

As of this morning, picket lines were established at the Foothills Landfill and Mackenzie and Valemount Transfer Stations; regular service will resume on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, following this one-day job action. Strike activity and future picket locations will be updated regularly on the union’s website.

“We have repeatedly communicated our willingness to return to the bargaining table with the Regional District,” said Daniel Burke, President of CUPE 1699.

“The decision to withdraw service was not easy,” continued Burke, “but we were left with little choice. Our members deserve to be treated fairly. They deserve the same wage increases as workers in other municipalities in our region.”

CUPE 1699 represents over 100 workers in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. These workers are responsible for district services like building inspection, land use, public safety, parks and recreation facilities, water systems, and solid waste management to communities in the region, including Prince George, District of Mackenzie, the Villages of McBride and Valemount, and 7 electoral areas.

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Contacts

For more information:

Daniel Burke
President, CUPE 1699
403-797-5061

Jessica Orcutt
Communications Representative, CUPE
250-327-4191

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Canadian Union of Public Employees

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Contacts

For more information:

Daniel Burke
President, CUPE 1699
403-797-5061

Jessica Orcutt
Communications Representative, CUPE
250-327-4191

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