UPDATE: A tentative deal was reached Thursday night between the two parties, averting a strike.
No details were provided. A ratification vote by the union members has yet to be set.
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Dozens of community support workers employed by an agency with locations around B.C. are set to go on strike on Friday.
The BC Government Employees Union, which represents the 221 staff at the home support agency We Care Home Health Services, announced the move a statement late Tuesday, citing 91裸聊视频渟everal months of unsuccessful negotiations.91裸聊视频
91裸聊视频淲e Care employees are currently paid less than direct employees doing the same work at Fraser Health 91裸聊视频 the health authority that contracts them through We Care 91裸聊视频 and they are seeking to narrow that pay gap,91裸聊视频 the union91裸聊视频檚 statement said.
It said the reps are also seeking changes to scheduling practices.
BCGEU president Stephane Smith said essential services, such as providing medications and meal preparation, will continue without disruption.
The union said its member will start with a rotating strike, but did not say where.
91裸聊视频淲e recognize these staff provide important care and we value the work they do,91裸聊视频 Fraser Health spokeswoman Tasleem Juma said in an email Wednesday afternoon to Black Press Media. 91裸聊视频淲e are hopeful that everyone involved can find a solution that benefits clients and staff.91裸聊视频
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