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B.C. LifeLabs workers issue 72-hour strike notice

Workers at LifeLabs in British Columbia filed a 72-hour strike notice on February 13, according to the B.C. General Employees' Union .
The union, representing about 1,200 workers, claims that LifeLabs offers pay that is four to 16 percent below industry standards and has not addressed chronic under-staffing issues.
BCGEU president Paul Finch mentioned that LifeLabs workers have been without a contract since April 1, 2024, and a recent vote showed 98 percent support for strike action.
A one-day strike kickoff rally is scheduled for February 16 at the LifeLabs Burnaby Reference Lab, with workers aiming for negotiations that prioritize their needs.

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Vancouver Sun

The looming LifeLabs strike: What you need to know

Rotating work stoppages at various locations around B.C. are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Sunday. Read here for more information.

8 days ago·Vancouver, Canada

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Victoria Buzz

LifeLabs workers warn of strike action due to employer refusing to provide higher wages

LifeLabs workers, who are members of the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU), have issued a 72-hour strike notice to their employer after months of failed negotiations.

8 days ago

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CBC News

B.C. LifeLabs workers could start strike on Sunday, says union

The B.C. General Employees' Union delivered a 72-hour strike notice to LifeLabs on Thursday.

B.C. LifeLabs workers issue 72-hour strike notice

The move follows months of negotiations with the company, which the union claims is refusing to raise wages to match the cost of living or to deal with 'chronic understaffing.'

9 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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crestonvalleyadvance.ca

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LifeLabs' B.C. union issues strike notice

BCGEU represents 1,200 works at labs throughout province

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soundernews.com

LifeLabs workers issue 72-hour strike notice - action to begin this Sunday, Feb. 16 - Gabriola Sounder

Sounder News Members of the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) working at LifeLabs have issued 72-hours’ strike notice to their employer. This action follows months of negotiations and LifeLabs’ refusal to bring wages and benefits in line with the cost of living, or to address poor working conditions resulting from chronic understaffing. “LifeLabs workers receive 4-16% below what others in their industry get paid and they are struggling to ma…

9 days ago·Gabriola, Canada

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