Mediator

• After bitter strike, Fraser Valley buses to hit the road again Aug. 6

  The company that operates transit in Abbotsford, Mission, Agassiz-Harrison, Chilliwack and Hope said Friday it expects to have buses back on the road by Sunday, Aug. 6.

  Traffic

  Jul 28, 2023
  
• Fraser Valley transit strike: Employer agrees to mediated settlement

  The company that employs about 200 bus drivers and mechanics said it is prepared to accept a settlement proposed by veteran mediator Vince Ready.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2023
  
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• Union says deal within reach to end Fraser Valley transit strike

  The union representing BC Transit workers in the Fraser Valley says its bargaining committee is recommending members accept a mediator-proposed settlement to the dispute. 

  Economy

  Jul 17, 2023
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• B.C. port strike: Labour minister tells mediator to pitch deal in bid to break impasse

  Federal Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan has instructed mediators under the Labour code to pitch a deal to the two sides in the strike they believe both parties could agree to.

  Economy

  Jul 11, 2023
• Veteran B.C. mediator Vince Ready deployed to break paramedic contract impasse

  Vince Ready arrived Thursday morning and has signed on for two days with the Ambulance Paramedics of B.C. and their provincial employer amid stalled contract negotiations.

  Health

  Dec 15, 2022
• Pacific Western Transit, union restart negotiations to end to Sea-to-Sky strike

  Mediation will resume next Friday with representatives from the company and the employee's union.

  Canada

  May 18, 2022
• Mediation fails in bitter 103-day Sea-to-Sky transit strike

  More than 80 bus drivers and mechanics serving Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton have been on the picket lines since Jan. 28, with wages the key sticking point.

  Canada

  May 11, 2022
• Saskatchewan premier appointing special mediator in CRC and Unifor dispute

  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said the province will appoint a special mediator to Unifor 594 Local and CRC, if Unifor agrees to cease all illegal activities.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2020
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• Strike cancels classes indefinitely at New Brunswick’s Mount Allison University

  The university's administration says all classes have been suspended until further notice.

  Education

  Feb 3, 2020
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• Labour dispute forces cancellation of classes at New Brunswick’s Mount Allison University

  The university, which could be hit by a strike as early as Monday, has been negotiating a collective agreement with its full-time and part-time faculty.

  Education

  Feb 2, 2020