The union, which represents about 33,000 public-service workers across B.C., issued strike notice Friday and is to be in a legal strike position by this afternoon.
It says picket lines will go up at 3:30 p.m., outside liquor distribution centres in Delta, Richmond and Kamloops, as well as the wholesale customer centre in Victoria. A statement from the union says retail liquor and cannabis stores are not part of this job action, but the cannabis division of the Burnaby customer care centre is included, although a picket line won't be set up there.
The contract between the BCGEU and the Public Service Agency expired April 1 and there have been sporadic talks since April 6, but the union rejected an invitation from the agency for another meeting last week, saying it would"not be fruitful." Union president Stephanie Smith has said wage protection is the top concern of her members as inflation climbs dramatically.
Social workers are also included in this. We are the forgotten bunch yet deemed essential. Continuous burnout and lack of staffing due to the stressful working conditions is leaving many children and families in unsafe situations. Let’s hope the govt finally recognizes this!
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