For instance, we believe the appeal process for unsuccessful applicants should be given more teeth, and we have been lobbying government hard on this issue. After years of cutbacks, Heyman said, B.C. has the second leanest public service after Ontario. Union members are worried about Liberal plans for layoffs and privatization, he noted. If the Liberals are really on the side of public service workers, why won't they just come out and say that they will not make further cuts. I want to reassure our members in the public service that we will continue to press the Liberals for more specific details of their plans, particularly if they form the next government.
Job security is a serious concern.