B.C. General Employees’ Union Strike Ends with Tentative Deal
The B.C. General Employees’ Union announced a tentative agreement with the provincial government, ending a nearly eight-week labour strike.
The agreement includes a general wage increase of three per cent for four years, along with other benefits for its 34,000 members, 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 in a statement, adding that the deal shows that when workers stand together, they can make real progress.
- General wage increase: three per cent for four years
- Other benefits for 34,000 members
- Pending final ratification vote
Author's summary: BCGEU strike ends with a tentative deal.
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