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FortisBC union members to strike
Nearly 800 FortisBC electric and gas workers voted over 84% in favor of striking due to unresolved pay and working condition disputes despite the company’s $300 million profit in 2024.
- On July 25, 2025, Members of Local 213 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers registered a strike mandate with the BC Labour Relations Board after voting 84.1 per cent in favour.
- The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 213 sought a strike mandate from July 7 to July 24, 2025, citing low compensation and challenging conditions at FortisBC electric and gas operations.
- Amid growing labour tensions, solidarity is confirmed as BC Building Trades, MoveUP, and IBEW 213 unions pledge respect for picket lines, reflecting shared commitment across BC and nationally.
- Applying to the BC Labour Relations Board on Aug. 7, the union sought essential service designations and minimum staffing for FortisBC Energy Inc. .
- With more than 7,500 members, Local 213 of the IBEW 213 covers telecom and utilities under over 100 agreements across British Columbia and Canada.
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