The USW says they can't believe Western Forest Products wouldn't want respected mediator Vince Ready working on their dispute. (USW 1-1937) strike action Strike negotiations between union, Western Forest Products slow with disputes over mediators Jul 12, 2019 3:41 AM

NANAIMO — A further roadblock was erected on the path towards the end of strike action between the United Steelworkers Union and Western Forest Products.

USW 1-1937 president Brian Butler announced Friday, July 12 their offer of hiring renowned mediator Vince Ready was rejected.

“It flies in the face of what (Western Forest Products) has been saying…that they want mediation and they’re prepared to bargain with the union. They have done the exact opposite.”

However, WFP vice-president of corporate affairs Susan Dolinksi told NanaimoNewsNOW they applied to the BC Labour Relations Board on June 25 to have a mediator appointed and are still willing to sit at the table with the union.