Strike deadline passes for public service staff

Talks seek ways to restart negotiations with B.C. government workers: minister

As thousands of British Columbia government workers hit the picket lines Tuesday, the province's finance minister said there had been communication with the union to convince its team to come back to the bargaining table.

BC Public Service workers strike across province amid stalled negotiations

This morning, picket lines have been established throughout BC as many union members of the BC Public Service have initiated a strike action to achieve better wages and working conditions.

B.C. public service staff launch picket lines in three cities after strike deadline expires

Most of the picket sites are at provincial government offices as well as at the Royal BC Museum

BC Public Service Staff Launch Picket Lines After Strike Deadline Expires

The union that represents thousands of British Columbia public service workers says picket lines are going up in three cities today as industrial action begins across the province. The BC General Employees’ Union says picket lines are being launched at multiple sites in Victoria, as well as at one location each in the Metro Vancouver municipality of Surrey and Prince George in the northern Interior. Striking BCGEU members have already gathered a…

B.C. public service staff launch picket lines after strike deadline expires

Members of the union representing thousands of British Columbia public service workers set up picket lines Tuesday in what the union says is a “last resort” in its labour fight with the province.

Possible strike deadline passes for BC public service staff

The deadline has passed for possible strike action to begin in British Columbia by an array of public service workers that includes liquor store staff, community college instructors and municipal workers.