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How the BCGEU strike has had an impact on British Columbians — so far (CBC)

Six weeks into labour action that has seen 22,000 public service workers taking part in a full or partial strike from the jobs that keep provincial services functioning, people across the province are feeling the impact of service delays and disruptions. This toll is being felt across sectors — from social services and the justice system, to university campuses and liquor stores. With no end in sight for the current labour action, BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) president Paul Finch says this disruption is inevitable, with the majority of the union's 34,000 members on strike ... CLICK HERE for the full story     

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