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flag Public sector workers in British Columbia strike, demanding higher wage increases.

flag Over 2,500 public sector workers in British Columbia went on strike on September 3, affecting agencies such as the Royal B.C. flag Museum and ministries of Finance and Citizens' Services. flag The B.C. flag General Employees' Union and the Professional Employees' Association began the strike on September 2, demanding a 4% raise this year and 4.25% next year, while the government initially offered 3.5% over two years. flag No negotiations are currently taking place, and the unions are committed to continuing the strike.

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