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WestJet flight attendants went on strike Sunday after the airline and their union failed to reach a new collective agreement.

The B.C. Nurses’ Union said its members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of job action.

The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the provincial government have agreed to enter non-binding mediation, expected to begin as soon as possible. Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers are to be the mediators facilitating the process. The BCGEU said in a statement, it's members will still maintain picket lines across the province while mediation proceeds.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers launched a nationwide strike in opposition to sweeping federal postal reforms, denouncing what it called an “attack” on public mail service.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers launched an immediate nationwide strike Thursday after the federal government ordered Canada Post to begin a sweeping overhaul that could spell the end of traditional door-to-door delivery.

The union representing thousands of public service workers in British Columbia escalated job action across the province on Tuesday. 

Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order. 

The B.C. Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction says it is taking steps to ensure provincial disability and income assistance cheques are not delayed if Canada Post workers strike later this week.