不列颠哥伦比亚省辅助医务人员在谈判陷入僵局后,可能会因工资、人员配备和心理健康支持而罢工。
BC paramedics may strike over wages, staffing, and mental health support after stalled talks.
不列颠哥伦比亚省救护医护人员协会(APBC)代表近6000名急救人员,在与省政府的合同谈判于十一月中旬陷入僵局后,正在考虑进行就业行动,包括可能的罢工。
The Ambulance Paramedics of British Columbia (APBC), which represents nearly 6,000 paramedics, is considering job action, including a possible strike, after contract negotiations with the provincial government stalled in mid-November.
工会要求提高工资、精神保健、防止外包服务的保护,以及改善农村社区的人员配置。
The union wants higher wages, mental health care, protections against outsourcing services, and better staffing in rural communities.
预计1月底或2月初将举行罢工投票,因为工会准备提供基本服务水平。
A strike vote is expected in late January or early February, as the union prepares essential service levels.
虽然没有计划全面罢工,但可能采取的行动包括设置警戒线或减少加班。
While a full strike is not planned, possible actions include picket lines or reduced overtime.
不列颠哥伦比亚省医疗雇主协会。
The British Columbia Health Employers Association.
可能通过调解, 谈判才能结束僵局。
says it is still open to bargaining, possibly through mediation, to end the impasse.