British Columbians are facing the prospect of industrial action this week by an array of public service workers, from liquor store staff to community college instructors and municipal workers, after B.C. Government Employees Union members voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action .
Here is what to know:
The BCGEU issued the strike notice for more than 34,000 workers. Of those who voted to strike, 92.7 per cent were in favour of job action.
The union said Friday that it will not be releasing details about the job action until at least Tuesday. However, workers that could be going on strike include government administration staffers, health workers, firefighters, prison officers, conservation officers, court employees, and staff at B.C. liquor and cannabis stores.
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