BC General Employee’s Union adds adult correctional facilities province-wide to escalating strike action

The BC General Employee’s Union (BCGEU) escalated its job action again, now including adult correctional facilities across the province.

The escalation also includes the one located in Prince George.

According to the BCGEU, this brings the total number of public service workers taking job action to nearly 25,000 at over 470 worksites.

The number of fully struck ministries and services also rose to 20, as the BCGEU intensifies pressure on the provincial government to return to the bargaining table with a fair and respectful offer. 

The union said significant impacts to public services are expected in the days ahead, and remains ready to return to the table as soon as government is prepared to present a revised wage offer.