The union representing more than 700 Metro Vancouver outside workers says it has agreed to resume talks with the employer with mediation from the B.C. Labour Relations Board.
A statement late Monday from the Greater Vancouver Regional District Employees’ Union says it is waiting on mediation dates.
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Union head Jesse Medeiros called it a welcome first step after weeks of rotating job action by members.
Earlier Monday, union members — with the exception of essential-service staff — took part in a full-scale strike that has since been called off.
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The update comes after Metro Vancouver said it learned the union had agreed to mediation and called it a practical step toward an agreement.
The union’s last contract expired in December 2024, and sticking points have included safety, recruitment and retention, and contracting out.
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