BCGEU's Public Service Bargaining Committee Stands Down Job Action

Following a return to the bargaining table, the BCGEU's Public Service Bargaining Committee has stood down job action at BC Public Service worksites as a sign of good faith.

Following a return to the bargaining table, the BCGEU's Public Service Bargaining Committee has stood down job action at BC Public Service worksites as a sign of good faith.

The committee returned to the bargaining table with the BC Public Service Agency last Thursday and has made significant progress.

The two sides will continue to meet throughout the week, hoping to finalize a tentative agreement.

The union's overtime ban has ended, effective immediately, and picket lines are down at BC Liquor Distribution Branch locations.

Picket lines were launched on August 15th whole the overtime ban was imposed on August 22nd.

While bar and restaurant owners welcome the news, they are being told it could still be a couple of weeks before shelves are fully stocked.

The two parties' media and member communications blackout will continue.