BCIT Instructors Vote to Strike

BCIT Instructors Vote to Strike

April 21, 2015 10:43 am PST.

Instructors at BCIT have voted in favour of strike action. A union that represents 314 staff members say 90 % are prepared to take job action. Issues including salaries and health benefits still need to be resolved. Mediation is expected in May.

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