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flag B.C. ambulance workers vote 97% for strike over staffing, mental health, and service protections.

flag Ambulance paramedics and dispatchers in British Columbia have voted 97% in favor of strike action, with over 6,000 union members backing the move. flag The union cited stalled negotiations with the provincial government, citing unmet demands for better staffing, mental health support, and protections against contracting out services. flag The vote puts the union in a legal position to strike once an essential services order is issued. flag The Health Employers Association of B.C. flag has not commented but previously noted that essential health services would remain protected during any job action. flag The union is calling for improved rural deployment and worker safeguards amid ongoing strain on the ambulance system.

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