"The British Columbia government has unveiled details of its last offer to striking public service workers, ahead of the expected expansion of job action by the B.C. General Employees' Union. The Finance Ministry says the government is proposing a 4.5 per cent compensation increase over two years, made up of both general wage increases and cost-of-living allowances. It says the union wants 15.75 per cent, while BCGEU President Paul Finch has"
"previously said it was seeking a 4 per cent wage increase in the first year and 4.25 per cent in the second year, plus unspecified allowances. The ministry says the BCGEU's 8.25 per cent wage request "only tells part of the story" and it estimates the full cost of the union's proposals at more than $200 million in "additional compensation increases." It puts the ongoing annual cost of the BCGEU's wage and other compensation proposals at $437 million."
The last offer includes a 4.5 percent compensation increase over two years, combining general wage increases and cost-of-living allowances. The union seeks higher increases, including a 4 percent wage rise in the first year and 4.25 percent in the second year, plus unspecified allowances. The union's wage request of 8.25 percent is part of broader proposals estimated to cost more than $200 million, with ongoing annual cost estimated at $437 million. About 2,600 workers have joined picket lines as the union representing more than 34,000 public service members expands job action. Key union demands include competitive wages and fair access to telework. Negotiations for a new contract broke off in July.
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