Bill 21 was recently used to legislate 3,500 striking CUPE 873 Ambulance Paramedics back to work while they were in the process of contract negotiations. 

The outrage from unions and public supporters across Canada was palpable.  This was the first time a government in Canada has imposed a collective agreement on public sector employees.

“Union members have the right to negotiate freely and to reach a fair and respectful settlement.  Bill 21 takes away that fundamental right,” says Telecommunications Workers Union National President, George Doubt.  With this move by government, concerns that this form of legislation could be used again are well founded.

To read a Bill 21 fact sheet, please refer to the following line:
Fact Sheet

Monday, January 11 - Chilliwack
Event:    Protest at MLA Office
Time:        3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location:    Unit 101 – 7388 Vedder Road, Chilliwack
    Muster time is 3:15 p.m. at Major League Pub at 45768 Gaetz Street, Chilliwack.  Hold Environment Minister Barry Penner accountable for supporting Bill 21 rather than improved ambulance services in B.C.

Tuesday, January 12 - Castlegar
Event:    Town Hall Information Meeting
Time:        7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location:    Castelgar Community Complex, 2101 6th Avenue, Castlegar

Saturday, January 16 - Penticton
Event:    Bill 21 Protest March and Rally
Time:        1:00 p.m.
Location:    Muster at the CUPE Local 523 at 105-301 Main Street, Penticton then march to Bill Barisoff MLA office at #210-300 Riverside Drive, Penticton.

Saturday, January 16 - Vancouver
Event:    Leafleting at BC Liberals Regional Forum
Time:        11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location:    The Fairmont Waterfront, 900 Canada Place Vancouver