BC Hydro – Site C Decision Saves MoveUP Jobs

The NDP government has announced that construction on the Site C dam will proceed.  This is very good news for MoveUP members in Fort St. John and others at BC Hydro, who have been living with uncertainty about their jobs and futures for months.

“MoveUP has strongly advocated for our members at Site C.  This announcement ensures their livelihoods and investments in the community are certain for many years to come,” said President David Black.

With billions of dollars at stake and harsh critics on both sides of the project, this was an extremely difficult decision for the government to make.  Premier John Horgan was put in a no-win situation because of the failure of the previous Liberal government to review the project before construction began on Site C.

Premier John Horgan has made the best decision based on all the evidence before him.        

MoveUP is encouraged that the government has promised to work with First Nations to help resolve their concerns.  There will also be a new Community Benefits Program with a mandate to ensure that project benefits flow to local communities, and increase the number of apprentices and First Nations workers hired onto the project.  

We know that this announcement brings relief to many of our members and hope they will now be able to enjoy the holiday season, knowing their future is secure.

In Solidarity,

David Black, President
Gwenne Farrell, Vice President, Utilities