Thousands of Alberta civil servants vote to strike to back demands, says union
The union representing thousands of Alberta government workers has voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action.
Guy Smith, president of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, said members have voted 90 per cent in favour of hitting the picket lines.
Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Smith said the goal remains to get a deal at the bargaining table.
"We do not want to have to use the clear strike mandate we have received, but we will, if necessary," he said, calling it a historic strike vote.