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BCGEU Strike Hits Week Seven Amid Service Disruptions

10/15/2025

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The BC General Employees' Union strike in British Columbia has entered its seventh week with 25,000 workers.
Negotiations with the provincial government have stalled, causing disruptions in public services such as transportation and healthcare.
Cathy Ross and Leah Brown, BCGEU members, describe frustration over low strike pay and emotional toll.
The government plans to return to negotiations to secure a fair deal without compromising service delivery.

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The BC General Employees' Union strike in British Columbia has entered its seventh week with 25,000 workers.
Negotiations with the provincial government have stalled, causing disruptions in public services such as transportation and healthcare.
Cathy Ross and Leah Brown, BCGEU members, describe frustration over low strike pay and emotional toll.
The government plans to return to negotiations to secure a fair deal without compromising service delivery.