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B.C. LifeLabs prepares for rotating closures after notice of strike

LifeLabs in British Columbia plans temporary rotating closures at some of its centers starting Thursday due to strike action by union workers.
The B.C. General Employees' Union represents around 1,200 LifeLabs workers, who have been without a contract since April 2024.
Union president Paul Finch emphasized the need to ensure fair wages and benefits, amid concerns about the company's profitability after being acquired by Quest Diagnostics.
LifeLabs serves over 7.1 million patients across 129 collection centers in B.C. And aims to minimize service disruptions during the strike.

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