The BC General Employees Union (BCGEU) and the Provincial Government have reached a tentative agreement.Â
"This tentative agreement is the result of the incredible strength and solidarity of BCGEU and PEA members across the province," said Union President Paul Finch.Â
The BC General Employees Union (BCGEU) is escalating job action further today (Thursday) with more than 25,000 front line public service workers now on strike.
More than 10,000 public service workers and their supporters gathered outside the British Columbia legislature today as a strike by the B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) enters its sixth week.
The head of the B.C. General Employees Union says job action will escalate to more front-line services after the latest round of talks with the province broke down this week.Â
The union representing thousands of striking public service workers in B.C. said it will return to the bargaining table with the Public Service Agency on Monday.
The union representing roughly 34,000 public service workers in British Columbia said it is ramping up job action at liquor and cannabis warehouses as a strike enters its fourth week.Â
The union representing thousands of public service workers in British Columbia is ramping up job action again, this time affecting front-line services.
On Tuesday, over 2,600 BCGEU members walked picket lines at government sites in Prince George, Surrey and Victoria.
Roughly 260 union members participated in the northern capital.
Over 2,000 union members hit the picket lines yesterday (Tuesday) including over 260 in Prince George demanding a new contract requesting wage increases of about four percent.
"From discovering what UNBC has to offer, to cheering on the Timberwolves and reconnecting with alumni, there are many ways to be part of the week and to celebrate the connections between campus and community."
UNBC drops to 0-10 on the campaign and will be in Victoria and Vancouver Friday and Saturday to play the Vikes and Thunderbirds. Kickoff each night is at 5pm.