# Steelworkers Issue 72-Hour Strike Notice

> Steelworkers at Highland Valley Copper prepare for strike after 100% vote to reject unfair contract terms.
- Title: Steelworkers Issue 72-Hour Strike Notice · Financialpost
- Summary: Steelworkers at Highland Valley Copper prepare for strike after 100% vote to reject unfair contract terms. USW Local 7619 workers at Highland Valley Copper…
- Keywords: usw local 7619, highland valley copper, teck, strike notice, b.c. mining, union bargaining, copper prices, money, business, Steelworkers, Issue, 72-Hour
- Source: Financialpost — https://financialpost.com/globe-newswire/steelworkers-at-highland-valley-copper-issue-72-hour-strike-notice
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- Topics: usw local 7619, highland valley copper, teck, strike notice, b.c. mining, union bargaining, copper prices, money, business
## Steelworkers issue strike notice
USW Local 7619 issued 72-hour strike notice to Teck's Highland Valley Copper operation near Logan Lake, B.C.
## 100% strike mandate vote
944 members who participated in strike mandate vote supported strike action with 100% approval.
## Bargaining continues
Union continued bargaining after company presented revised monetary offer but fell short of members' expectations.
## Union leader statement
Kyle Wolff said members are united and prepared to stand for fair contract terms.

> Our members sent an unmistakable message that they are united and prepared to stand up for the contract they deserve
## Worker retention concerns
Union raised concerns about company's ability to attract skilled workers as employees leave operation.
## Strike timeline
Strike action begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct 24 if no agreement reached by Oct 24.
## Key takeaway

USW Local 7619 workers at Highland Valley Copper will strike if Teck fails to negotiate a fair contract by Oct 24.