Oilsands jobs being taken by temp foreign workers, union says [View all]
The federal government says it is investigating claims that dozens of Canadian oilsands workers in Alberta were laid off and replaced with temporary foreign workers.
More than 60 ironworkers say they were let go from their jobs at the Kearl Mine, north of Fort McMurray, last week.
Vic Nilson, who worked at the plant since June, said he and his colleague were told to leave last week with no word as to why.
Pacer Corporation, an associated company, responded to CBC News saying that all its employees are Canadian, but following the announcement that the federal government would be looking into allegations made by the Ironworkers, the company changed it official statement to “no comment.”
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/oilsands-jobs-being-taken-by-temp-foreign-workers-union-says-1.2526496
Feb 06, 2014 6:21 PM MT| Last Updated: Feb 06, 2014 6:21 PM MT
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