B.C. strike escalates to include about 26,000 public service workers, professionals

A significant escalation in strike action by two unions in British Columbia has led to around 26,000 public service workers participating in job actions across multiple ministries and Crown corporations.

• The strike action now involves approximately 26,000 public service workers from two unions in British Columbia, impacting 14 ministries and provincial Crown corporations.
• Picketing has intensified in Victoria, British Columbia, as workers demand better conditions, reflecting a broader trend of industrial action in the provinces and territories of Canada.
• The unions decision to escalate their job actions follows weeks of negotiations, highlighting ongoing dissatisfaction among public service professionals, particularly those in sectors like mining.