There could be numerous worker strikes in B.C. in the coming months
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There could be numerous worker strikes in B.C. in the coming months
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There could be numerous worker strikes in B.C. in the coming months
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There could be numerous worker strikes in B.C. in the coming months
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July 5, 2022
With so many union contracts expiring in the coming months and the rate of inflation at a nearly 40 year high---BC could be in for some significant labour unrest. One of the largest public sector unions is now planning for possible strike action after talks with the province broke down. And as Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, it has other unions watching the situation and whatever the outcome may be very closely.
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There could be numerous worker strikes in B.C. in the coming months02:29 | July 5, 2022
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There could be numerous worker strikes in B.C. in the coming months
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July 5, 2022
With so many union contracts expiring in the coming months and the rate of inflation at a nearly 40 year high---BC could be in for some significant labour unrest. One of the largest public sector unions is now planning for possible strike action after talks with the province broke down. And as Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, it has other unions watching the situation and whatever the outcome may be very closely.
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