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B.C.’s public service union prepares for strike vote after talks reach impasse

BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, JUL 18 – The B.C. General Employees' Union plans a strike vote after wage talks fail; the union seeks higher pay and contract updates for 34,000 public service workers, union president said.

  • The General Employees' Union has declared an impasse in public service negotiations with the province after bargaining for six months, stating that progress was insufficient.
  • A strike vote will occur among the roughly 34,000 members of the public service bargaining unit to determine future actions.
  • BCGEU President Paul Finch criticized the government's wage offer as inadequate and highlighted disagreements on job evaluation plans.
  • B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey stated that taking a strike vote is the union's prerogative and acknowledged significant gaps between the parties.
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B.C.'s public sector union declares impasse, plans strike vote

BCGEU president Paul Finch said the sides are 'significantly far apart.'

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