The union representing striking public sector workers in B.C. will continue to escalate job action Tuesday.

The BC General Employees’ Union says more workers have walked off the job at several more sites in Victoria, Penticton, Cranbrook, Coquitlam, and Kamloops.

The sites include staffing departments like the Ministries of Health, Public Safety, Children and Family Development, and Transportation.

Related: • Liquor and cannabis warehouses join BCGEU strike

On Monday, the union announced workers with BC Liquor and Cannabis warehouses and head office were also joining the strike.

Tuesday’s action brings the total workers engaged in job action to 12,500 — with many spread across 33 active picket lines.

The union says escalation will continue throughout the week.

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