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B.C. union calls for more work-from-home flexibility as fuel prices rise

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One of British Columbia’s largest public-sector unions is calling on the province to allow more remote work as fuel prices remain high.

More than 10,000 join striking public service workers at major legislature rally

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More than 10,000 public service workers and their supporters gathered outside the British Columbia legislature today as a strike by the B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) enters its sixth week.

BCGEU plans to ramp up strike action after talks with province break down

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The head of the B.C. General Employees Union says job action will escalate to more front-line services after the latest round of talks with the province broke down this week. 

Province returning bargaining table with public service union after month-long strike

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The union representing thousands of striking public service workers in B.C. said it will return to the bargaining table with the Public Service Agency on Monday.

More than 12,500 public service workers taking job action as BCGEU ramps up strike

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The B.C. General Employees Union is again ramping up job action, amid what it says is now the longest public service strike in the province's history.

BCGEU workers strike at B.C. liquor and cannabis distribution sites

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The union representing roughly 34,000 public service workers in British Columbia said it is ramping up job action at liquor and cannabis warehouses as a strike enters its fourth week. 

BCGEU expands job action to include some front-line services

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The union representing thousands of public service workers in British Columbia is ramping up job action again, this time affecting front-line services.

Public sector workers escalate job action as strike enters third week

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. General Employees Union and the Professional Employees Association are escalating job action as their members enter a third week of strikes. 

B.C. declares meat inspectors essential amid public service strike

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Provincial meat inspectors have been classified as essential workers amid an escalated strike by B.C. public service workers. 

B.C. public service worker’s union plans to expand strike

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Over 2,000 British Columbia public service workers chanted and marched on picket lines today demanding wages increases and fair access to telework.

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OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

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A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

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Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

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The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

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In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.
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