US EditionB.C. government workers approve strike, unions give 72-hour notice
Workers seek wage increases above government's 3.5% offer amid affordability concerns; 92.7% of union members support strike authorization, reflecting strong mandate.
- On Friday, Aug. 29, the B.C. General Employees' Union announced public-sector workers authorized strike action and issued a 72-hour notice for potential strike starting 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday after voting closed.
- A breakdown in talks forced Finch to declare an impasse on July 18 for roughly 34,000 members after wage proposals stalled between the union and Public Service Agency.
- Finch highlighted 92.7-per-cent support and 86.4 per cent turnout as an 'overwhelming mandate for fair wages'; he warned, `If you see a picket line, do not cross that picket line`.
- Limited job action has already appeared as liquor distribution branch staff picket, and the Professional Employees' Union plans to issue a 72-hour strike notice alongside the BCGEU, though many essential workers cannot legally strike.
- British Columbians now face industrial action next week by liquor store staff, community college instructors and municipal workers, with Finch hoping a revised wage mandate can prevent a strike.
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Union representing 34,000 public sector workers in B.C. issues 72-hour strike notice
A group of more than 1,800 members of the Government Licensed Professionals have also served strike notice, according to the Professional Employees Association, the union that represents them.
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The British Columbia General Employees Union, representing 34,000 members, launched a 72-hour notice of strike.
·Montreal, Canada
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution69% Left
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- 69% of the sources lean Left
69% Left
L 69%
C 23%
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