United Steelworkers Local 480 says discussions with Teck Resources have been “positive” following news of the company’s impending merger with Anglo American.

Union president Chris Walker and Ron McKenzie, chair of the union’s office and technical workers unit, said in a Tuesday Facebook post that Teck officials assured them there will be no changes to collective agreements, benefits or pensions, and no plans to reduce the workforce at Trail Operations or other sites.

The union met with company representatives late Tuesday, hours after the merger was announced.

District 3 director Scott Lunny also held discussions with Teck’s corporate office about the broader effects on Steelworkers locals across B.C.

Walker said Teck executives told the union that Trail Operations and Highland Valley

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