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Public Sector Showdown: Over 12,000 B.C. Workers Join Striking Forces!

2025-09-24

Author: Benjamin

Massive Strike Action Unfolds in British Columbia

In a bold move, the union representing public sector workers in British Columbia is ramping up job actions, with more than 12,500 employees now joining the fight! This escalation has led to strikes at multiple locations, including key sites in Victoria, Penticton, Cranbrook, Coquitlam, and Kamloops.

Diverse Sectors Go on Strike

Workers from critical departments such as the Ministries of Health, Public Safety, Children and Family Development, and Transportation are actively participating in the strike, demanding better conditions and compensation. Just on Monday, the union revealed that employees from the BC Liquor and Cannabis warehouses and head office also threw their hats into the ring, bolstering the ranks of striking workers.

A Growing Movement

With the strike now spreading across 33 picket lines, the union is making it clear that this is only the beginning of their planned escalation. They have signaled that further actions will continue throughout the week, as workers unite in their call for change. Will this collective effort pave the way for a resolution? Only time will tell!