The UBCM is preparing for a union being a part of the RCMP future. The force has had trouble with the mixing of male female members and other issues relating to management problems. The force is at this time not a civil police force but retains much of its para military tone. However the BC government is concerned over the costs involved in wage parity and and salary demands that are thought to go with unionization.

A peace officer talks to a citizen. File Photo KDG click to see wage parity possibilities UBCM

On this Day: January 22nd 1973

Roe verses Wade court decision.