The union representing 34,000 striking public sector workers says it will enter mediation over a labour dispute that has threatened the delivery of services in the province.

“We’re committed to exploring every option to achieve a fair and respectful agreement for our members,” said B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) president Paul Finch in a release Friday.

The union said the decision follows a request from government on Thursday.

“Mediation represents a next step toward resolving this dispute in a way that respects the vital work our members do every day,” said Finch.

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The union said mediation would begin as soon as possible, but workers would continue with pickets across the province during the process.

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