Fort St. John, BC – Hospitality workers of ConocoPhilips accommodation camp at CPC Montney Lodge voted 100% in favor of strike action. The group of workers employed by Horizon North, provide essential food and cleaning services for oil and natural gas crews in Northern BC. They are represented by BC’s hospitality union, UNITE HERE Local 40.
The 50 culinary, housekeeping, and janitorial workers at the camp are employed by Horizon North Camp Services, a division of Dexterra Group. They now stand alongside the 62 workers from Attachie Lodge and Kobes Creek Lodge in the fight for fair wages, sustainable workloads, travel pay, and better benefits. Workers at the three camps joined Local 40 last year in response to concerns over low wages and poor working conditions.
“I have been working as a janitor on 12-hour shifts for 20 days straight, and I take great pride in my job. I make sure our clients receive the highest standard of cleanliness, maintaining both office spaces and camp areas with dedication and attention to detail. We work hard every day, and we deserve fair wages, better benefits, and the compensation that reflects our effort,” said Celia Chifungo, a janitor at CPC Montney Lodge.
CPC Montney Lodge is located north of Fort St. John, in the heart of British Columbia’s Montney resource region. It serves as a key accommodation site for workers for ConocoPhilips oil and natural gas operations in the area.
This is the third camp where Horizon North employees have taken steps toward job action. Earlier this month, workers at Kobes Creek Lodge and Attachie Lodge—both supporting oil and gas crews outside of Fort St. John—also voted in favor of striking over wages and working conditions.
UNITE HERE Local 40 represents roughly 1,000 camp hospitality workers and has recently secured new contracts at Red Chris Mine and Cedar Valley Lodge, continuing to set higher standards across the industry.
http://www.uniteherelocal40.org/wp-content/uploads/local40logo-300x155.png00Michelle Travishttp://www.uniteherelocal40.org/wp-content/uploads/local40logo-300x155.pngMichelle Travis2025-03-04 09:46:592025-03-04 09:46:59Workers at ConocoPhilips Accommodation Camp Vote to Strike Over Low Wages, Working Conditions
UNITE HERE Local 40 is hiring a Dues/Membership Administrator!
UNITE HERE Local 40 is the voice of hospitality workers across British Columbia. They are housekeepers, bellmen, food servers, cooks, dishwashers, bartenders and many other employees in the tourism and food service industries.
Local 40 has a proud history of community involvement and a strong commitment to improving working conditions, wages, and benefits for all workers.
Local 40 is presently seeking a Dues/Membership Administrator. This position reports to the Office Director and is a probationary term leading to a permanent position.
Description: Dues/Membership Administrator
Job Responsibilities (include but are not limited to the following):
Processing of Union Dues
Ensuring employers are following the Local’s dues processes correctly
Updating Local 40 membership information
Maintain filing system and other administrative office day-to-day issues
Process invoices
Generate necessary reports as required
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements/Qualifications: The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
1-2 years experience in related field is preferred
Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word; G Suite, Mac & PC
Working knowledge of office equipment; e.g., printers, fax machines, and copiers
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and high capacity for attention to details.
Passionate belief in the importance of trade unions for raising the quality of life for working people
Desire to contribute to the labour movement’s effort to create a more just and equitable society
Proficient data entry
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
Ability to work independently within the context of a plan
Good interpersonal and communication skills; must work well with others
Salary and Hours: 8 hour workday from Monday to Friday; start time is flexible any time between 8 and 930am. Starting salary between $55,000 to $60,000 and up to $60,000 to $65,000 after 1 year.
Please submit a resume and references, along with a cover letter, to [email protected]with “Dues Administrator Application” in the subject line. Please include your available start date in the cover letter. Position is available immediately.
Fort St. John, BC – Camp hospitality workers at Attachie Lodge who serve workforce crews of oil and natural gas projects in Northern BC have voted 100% in favour of strike action. The workers are represented by BC’s hospitality union, UNITE HERE Local 40.
The 31 camp culinary, housekeeping, and janitorial workers are employed by Horizon North Camp Services, a division of Dexterra Group. Workers joined Local 40 last year in October over concerns about wages and working conditions. They started bargaining this January demanding better wages, safe workloads, travel pay, and improved benefits.
“We are the frontline for Horizon North, we treat all the guests with respect and go out of our way to make them comfortable and safe in our camp. We expect the same from Horizon North: no more minimum wage, no more travel without fair compensation, no more inflated workloads. We can’t let corporations treat staff like they’re disposable”, said Rozelle Morris, a housekeeper at Attachie Lodge.
Situated northeast of Fort St. John, in the core of British Columbia’s Montney resource region, Attachie Lodge provides accommodations for workers at ARC Resources’ oil and natural gas operations in the area.
This is the second campsite where Horizon North workers have voted in favour of job action. Last week, workers at Kobes Creek Lodge, another camp serving oil and gas crews outside of Fort St. John, may strike over wages and working conditions.
UNITE HERE Local 40 represents approximately 1,000 camp hospitality workers and recently negotiated new contracts at Red Chris Mine and Cedar Valley Lodge that continue to raise standards for workers in the sector.
http://www.uniteherelocal40.org/wp-content/uploads/local40logo-300x155.png00Michelle Travishttp://www.uniteherelocal40.org/wp-content/uploads/local40logo-300x155.pngMichelle Travis2025-02-19 10:10:082025-02-19 10:10:08Horizon North Workers at Attachie Lodge Vote in Favour of Strike Action
Rally to be held this Thursday, February 13 at 4:00 PM
What: Family Day is around the corner, but dozens of families in Surrey are facing displacement due to City Council’s conditional approval of the redevelopment of Kwantlen Park Manor, which will take away affordable family-sized rentals. Mayor Locke and the Council moved the proposal forward despite the lack of proper public engagement. They are also allowing the developer to undermine the City of Surrey’s policy for rental housing redevelopment.
Demonstrators are urging City Hall to adopt a fair housing agreement with the developer that will protect the rights of current tenants to be offered affordable units in the proposed towers. The proposed redevelopment, which has not received final approval from the city, will also put more pressure on already stretched schools and the hospital, not to mention upending the lives of families who may be forced out to make way for higher-priced housing.
Who: Surrey residents, UNITE HERE Local 40 members, BC ACORN, and community allies.
When: Thursday, February 13, at 4:00 PM
Where: Surrey City Hall (Plaza), 13450 – 104 Avenue
Visuals: Rallygoers will be chanting, holding colorful signs and marching.
UNITE HERE Local 40 is the union for hospitality workers who live and work in communities across the province, including Surrey.
http://www.uniteherelocal40.org/wp-content/uploads/local40logo-300x155.png00Michelle Travishttp://www.uniteherelocal40.org/wp-content/uploads/local40logo-300x155.pngMichelle Travis2025-02-13 11:06:372025-02-13 11:06:37Media Advisory: Surrey Residents, Union to hold Rally at Surrey City Hall: Put Surrey Families First!
Fort St. John, BC – Hospitality workers at Kobes Creek Lodge who serve workforce crews of natural gas projects in Northern BC have voted 93.5% in favour of strike action. The workers are represented by BC’s hospitality union, UNITE HERE Local 40.
The 31 camp culinary, housekeeping and janitorial workers are employed by Horizon North Camp Services, a division of Dexterra Group, at Kobes Creek Lodge. Workers have been in bargaining since December last year and are demanding better wages, travel pay, safe workloads, and improved benefits. Workers joined Local 40 last year in September over concerns about wages and working conditions.
“I work 12-hour days for 20 days straight, going above and beyond because I’m passionate about my job and the people I serve. So why am I being punished with an unmanageable workload? And why am I not earning a living wage for it? We deserve fair pay and respect.” said Miranda Nedd, First Cook.
Situated North of Fort St. John, in the core of British Columbia’s Montney resource region, Kobes Creek Lodge provides accommodations for workers in mining and related industries.
UNITE HERE Local 40 represents approximately 1,000 camp hospitality workers and recently negotiated new contracts at Red Chris Mine and Cedar Valley Lodge that continue to raise standards for workers in the sector.
http://www.uniteherelocal40.org/wp-content/uploads/local40logo-300x155.png00Michelle Travishttp://www.uniteherelocal40.org/wp-content/uploads/local40logo-300x155.pngMichelle Travis2025-02-13 10:39:222025-02-13 10:39:22Camp Workers at Kobes Creek Lodge Vote in Favour of Strike Action
Workers at ConocoPhilips Accommodation Camp Vote to Strike Over Low Wages, Working Conditions
Fort St. John, BC – Hospitality workers of ConocoPhilips accommodation camp at CPC Montney Lodge voted 100% in favor of strike action. The group of workers employed by Horizon North, provide essential food and cleaning services for oil and natural gas crews in Northern BC. They are represented by BC’s hospitality union, UNITE HERE Local 40.
The 50 culinary, housekeeping, and janitorial workers at the camp are employed by Horizon North Camp Services, a division of Dexterra Group. They now stand alongside the 62 workers from Attachie Lodge and Kobes Creek Lodge in the fight for fair wages, sustainable workloads, travel pay, and better benefits. Workers at the three camps joined Local 40 last year in response to concerns over low wages and poor working conditions.
“I have been working as a janitor on 12-hour shifts for 20 days straight, and I take great pride in my job. I make sure our clients receive the highest standard of cleanliness, maintaining both office spaces and camp areas with dedication and attention to detail. We work hard every day, and we deserve fair wages, better benefits, and the compensation that reflects our effort,” said Celia Chifungo, a janitor at CPC Montney Lodge.
CPC Montney Lodge is located north of Fort St. John, in the heart of British Columbia’s Montney resource region. It serves as a key accommodation site for workers for ConocoPhilips oil and natural gas operations in the area.
This is the third camp where Horizon North employees have taken steps toward job action. Earlier this month, workers at Kobes Creek Lodge and Attachie Lodge—both supporting oil and gas crews outside of Fort St. John—also voted in favor of striking over wages and working conditions.
UNITE HERE Local 40 represents roughly 1,000 camp hospitality workers and has recently secured new contracts at Red Chris Mine and Cedar Valley Lodge, continuing to set higher standards across the industry.
Contact: Rifat Islam, [email protected], 604-619-0798
We’re Hiring: Dues/Membership Administrator
Job Opportunity: Dues/Membership Administrator
Start Date: June 1, 2025
UNITE HERE Local 40 is hiring a Dues/Membership Administrator!
UNITE HERE Local 40 is the voice of hospitality workers across British Columbia. They are housekeepers, bellmen, food servers, cooks, dishwashers, bartenders and many other employees in the tourism and food service industries.
Local 40 has a proud history of community involvement and a strong commitment to improving working conditions, wages, and benefits for all workers.
Local 40 is presently seeking a Dues/Membership Administrator. This position reports to the Office Director and is a probationary term leading to a permanent position.
Description: Dues/Membership Administrator
Job Responsibilities (include but are not limited to the following):
Job Requirements/Qualifications: The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Salary and Hours: 8 hour workday from Monday to Friday; start time is flexible any time between 8 and 930am. Starting salary between $55,000 to $60,000 and up to $60,000 to $65,000 after 1 year.
Please submit a resume and references, along with a cover letter, to [email protected] with “Dues Administrator Application” in the subject line. Please include your available start date in the cover letter. Position is available immediately.
Horizon North Workers at Attachie Lodge Vote in Favour of Strike Action
Fort St. John, BC – Camp hospitality workers at Attachie Lodge who serve workforce crews of oil and natural gas projects in Northern BC have voted 100% in favour of strike action. The workers are represented by BC’s hospitality union, UNITE HERE Local 40.
The 31 camp culinary, housekeeping, and janitorial workers are employed by Horizon North Camp Services, a division of Dexterra Group. Workers joined Local 40 last year in October over concerns about wages and working conditions. They started bargaining this January demanding better wages, safe workloads, travel pay, and improved benefits.
“We are the frontline for Horizon North, we treat all the guests with respect and go out of our way to make them comfortable and safe in our camp. We expect the same from Horizon North: no more minimum wage, no more travel without fair compensation, no more inflated workloads. We can’t let corporations treat staff like they’re disposable”, said Rozelle Morris, a housekeeper at Attachie Lodge.
Situated northeast of Fort St. John, in the core of British Columbia’s Montney resource region, Attachie Lodge provides accommodations for workers at ARC Resources’ oil and natural gas operations in the area.
This is the second campsite where Horizon North workers have voted in favour of job action. Last week, workers at Kobes Creek Lodge, another camp serving oil and gas crews outside of Fort St. John, may strike over wages and working conditions.
UNITE HERE Local 40 represents approximately 1,000 camp hospitality workers and recently negotiated new contracts at Red Chris Mine and Cedar Valley Lodge that continue to raise standards for workers in the sector.
Contact: Rifat Islam, [email protected], 604-619-0798
Media Advisory: Surrey Residents, Union to hold Rally at Surrey City Hall: Put Surrey Families First!
Rally to be held this Thursday, February 13 at 4:00 PM
What: Family Day is around the corner, but dozens of families in Surrey are facing displacement due to City Council’s conditional approval of the redevelopment of Kwantlen Park Manor, which will take away affordable family-sized rentals. Mayor Locke and the Council moved the proposal forward despite the lack of proper public engagement. They are also allowing the developer to undermine the City of Surrey’s policy for rental housing redevelopment.
Demonstrators are urging City Hall to adopt a fair housing agreement with the developer that will protect the rights of current tenants to be offered affordable units in the proposed towers. The proposed redevelopment, which has not received final approval from the city, will also put more pressure on already stretched schools and the hospital, not to mention upending the lives of families who may be forced out to make way for higher-priced housing.
Who: Surrey residents, UNITE HERE Local 40 members, BC ACORN, and community allies.
When: Thursday, February 13, at 4:00 PM
Where: Surrey City Hall (Plaza), 13450 – 104 Avenue
Visuals: Rallygoers will be chanting, holding colorful signs and marching.
Contact: Michelle Travis, [email protected], 778-960-9785
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UNITE HERE Local 40 is the union for hospitality workers who live and work in communities across the province, including Surrey.
Camp Workers at Kobes Creek Lodge Vote in Favour of Strike Action
Fort St. John, BC – Hospitality workers at Kobes Creek Lodge who serve workforce crews of natural gas projects in Northern BC have voted 93.5% in favour of strike action. The workers are represented by BC’s hospitality union, UNITE HERE Local 40.
The 31 camp culinary, housekeeping and janitorial workers are employed by Horizon North Camp Services, a division of Dexterra Group, at Kobes Creek Lodge. Workers have been in bargaining since December last year and are demanding better wages, travel pay, safe workloads, and improved benefits. Workers joined Local 40 last year in September over concerns about wages and working conditions.
“I work 12-hour days for 20 days straight, going above and beyond because I’m passionate about my job and the people I serve. So why am I being punished with an unmanageable workload? And why am I not earning a living wage for it? We deserve fair pay and respect.” said Miranda Nedd, First Cook.
Situated North of Fort St. John, in the core of British Columbia’s Montney resource region, Kobes Creek Lodge provides accommodations for workers in mining and related industries.
UNITE HERE Local 40 represents approximately 1,000 camp hospitality workers and recently negotiated new contracts at Red Chris Mine and Cedar Valley Lodge that continue to raise standards for workers in the sector.
Contact: Rifat Islam, [email protected], 604-619-0798