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Another BC Government Workers' Union Issues Strike Notice

Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 7:17 AM

By Jay Herrington

Members of B.C.'s Professional Employees Association say they're ready to join public-sector employees with the B.C. General Employees' Union on the picket line if they don't reach a new deal with the province.

Another BC Government workers' union has issued strike notice.

Another BC Government workers' union has issued strike notice.

The Professional Employees Association represents about 1,200 public sector workers across the province, including veterinarians, engineers, and pharmacists.

The union issued 72-hour strike notice yesterday.

Details on what any job action might entail have not yet been released.

The British Columbia General Employees' Union's began strike action on Monday with picket lines up at four BC Liquor Distribution Branch wholesale and distribution centres.

The strike is expected to effect liquor and cannabis stores across the province, with consumers likely seeing impacts on store shelves this week.

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