B.C. 911 workers issue 72-hour strike notice after months of failed talks
CUPE Local 8911 says 95% of members backed strike action as talks stalled over staffing and workload concerns.
- CUPE Local 8911, representing more than 700 emergency communications professionals at E-Comm, issued a 72-hour strike notice following months of failed contract negotiations in British Columbia.
- The union voted 95 per cent in favour of a strike mandate last month, citing a 'staffing crisis' and workload concerns amid wildfire season and increased summer demand.
- Union President Donald Grant stated workers are being 'pushed to their breaking point' and urged the Minister of Labour to appoint a Special Mediator to reach an agreement.
- E-Comm stated it is continuing negotiations over the weekend and supports appointing a Special Mediator, claiming its offer 'aligns or exceeds many of the recently settled agreements within the public sector.'
- Workers will be in a legal strike position at 3:29 p.m. on Monday, though an Essential Service Order remains in place to ensure 911 services are not interrupted.
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The union representing 911 call-takers across B.C. has issued 72-hour strike notice, saying they have been unable to reach a deal with their employer, and they would be in a legal position to strike on Monday afternoon.
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B.C. 911 workers issue 72-hour strike notice after months of failed talks
A union representing more than 700 emergency communications professionals in British Columbia has issued a 72-hour strike notice after months of negotiations with the employer broke down.
911 call-takers in BC could strike starting June 8
Saturday June 6, 2026 | VICTORIA, BC [Posted at 2:10 pm PT | Updated 2:30 pm PT] by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Unionized workers who provide 911 services have given 72 hours strike notice. The Emergency Communications Professionals union (CUPE Local 8911) gave notice on Friday afternoon, June 5, which means they […] The post 911 call-takers in BC could strike starting June 8 appeared first on Island Social Trends.
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