Public sector workers escalate job action as strike enters third week

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A public sector strike is expanding to British Columbia’s mining sector. “Mining projects in this province help drive our economy, but they cannot proceed without the public service workers who approve permits and enforce safety and environmental standards,” said Scott Lunny, USW Director for Western Canada. The latest escalation brings the total number of public service workers taking job action across B.C. The union has pledged to continue ramping up strikes and other job action until an acceptable agreement is reached with the Public Service Agency. BCGEU has said public service workers are facing an affordability crisis, as wages fall behind the rest of the province.