BURNABY, B.C. – Telus and the Telecommunications Workers Union have received a letter from Minister of Labour and Housing Joe Fontana offering mediation for their long-running dispute. "We are encouraged by this move by the government," said Telecommunications Workers Union president Bruce Bell in a press release. "According to the Minister, under the terms of this initiative both parties will have a role in selecting someone with real expertise to listen to our issues. This person will also have the Minister's ear. That's invaluable," added Bell. "In addition, both sides will be able to shape the process and to lay...