The union representing 34,000 striking public sector workers says it will enter into mediation over a labour dispute that has threatened the delivery of services in the province.
“We’re committed to exploring every option to achieve a fair and respectful agreement for our members,” said B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) president Paul Finch in a release Friday.
The union said the decision follows a request from government on Thursday.
“Mediation represents a next step toward resolving this dispute in a way that respects the vital work our members do every day,” said Finch.
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