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July 28, 2011 NEWS RELEASE: BC Cherry Growers Hit by Labour Shortage
July 27th, 2011 (Kelowna) – The cherry harvest in the Okanagan is in full swing, or it would be if there were enough workers to pick the cherries. Reports from Oliver indicate a shortage of about 200 workers in cherry harvesting and sorting. The workforce is a combination of local and Quebecois youth, as well as foreign workers. This year, the funding for the Okanagan French Employment Service Centre was cut off by the federal government. As a result, fewer Quebecois youth are in the Okanagan and there is a shortage of workers for cherry harvest. MoreContact Us Hours: 9am - 4pm weekdays. t: 250-762-5226 |