The union representing British Columbia's public service workers says it expects to see thousands of people in downtown Vancouver today in a show of solidarity over its contract dispute with the provincial government.

The BC General Employees' Union says members of other unions from across the province will join its workers in a march starting at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Union president Paul Finch said Monday that the resumption of contract talks didn't last long after government negotiators presented a proposal that was little changed from an earlier offer.

The union says the rally comes during a significant escalation in its job action with the goal of sending a message to the government that its workers are united.

The union has asked the government for a raise totalling eight

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