The B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) says members working in the B.C. Public Service will begin job action Tuesday, marking the first stage of a strike after contract talks with the province broke down earlier this summer.

The union confirmed on Labour Day Monday that picket lines will go up Sept. 2 at several government offices, including the Jack Davis Building in Victoria, where BCGEU President Paul Finch will address workers and media at 10 a.m.

Pickets will also be in place in Prince George and Surrey between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The BCGEU represents more than 34,000 public service employees in various jobs like those working for the provincial government, community social services and provincial correctional facilities.

Members voted 92.7 per cent in favour of striking on Fr

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