B.C. General Employees’ Union Strike Ends with Tentative Deal
The B.C. General Employees’ Union has reached a tentative deal with the provincial government, ending a nearly eight-week-old labour strike.
The agreement includes a general wage increase of three per cent for four years, along with several other benefits for its 34,000 members who work in public service roles, pending a final ratification vote.
“This tentative agreement is the result of the incredible strength and solidarity of BCGEU and [Professional Employees’ Union] members across the province,” said BCGEU president Paul Finch.
Finch added that the deal shows that when workers stand together, they can make real progress, and the strike was for themselves, their families, and the public services that make life in B.C.
The union announced the agreement on Sunday morning, bringing an end to the strike.
Author's summary: BCGEU strike ends with a tentative deal.