Thoughts on BC Politics and More

... a copy of these internal communications shared with PressProgress shows a strike vote is officially one of the options facing workers, if the province insists on putting limits on the nurses’ benefits package — particularly targeting massages and physiotherapy — which is currently 100% covered by the province. This comes after a June Castanet report of nurses at one BC hospital saying they would be willing to go on strike over cuts to their benefits. “For nurses with chronic pain… it would be kind of a cruel move to take that away,” said Kat, whose name has been changed upon request, to prevent potential backlash from her employer for speaking to media. “They’re going to have more nurses with injuries and pain and [taking] sick time" ... CLICK HERE for the full story

Tens of thousands of provincial government workers could go on strike as soon as Tuesday.  The BC General Employees’ Union and the Professional Employees Association said Friday afternoon they would file strike notices covering close to 36,000 workers.  The BCGEU said 92.7 per cent of its voting members were in favour of a strike, with a turnout of just over 86 per cent.  “Their message to government is clear: We are united and ready to act to secure a fair contract that keeps BC’s public services strong" ... CLICK HERE for the full story