The Vancouver Island tourism industry is watching nervously as the threat of job action looms over the border.
Last week, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), the largest Canadian union for the public sector, announced that more than 9,000 members working for Canadian Border Services Agency could go on strike ahead of the busy summer season.
According to Destination Greater Victoria (DGV), tourism is an estimated $1.9 billion industry in the region, with more than three million visitors to the region annually, many of which come from abroad.
“We are hopeful that a resolution can be reached prior to any possible disruption,” said DGV CEO Paul Nursey in a statement to Black Press. “Many of these transportation companies servicing Victoria are considered essential services. In the event of any job action, we expect very little business impact due to essential service designations.”
Between April and May, 96 per cent of PSAC members voted in favour of taking…
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