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• SkyTrain workers reach tentative deal on five-year contract

  The union for more than 1,000 employees of Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain service says it has reached a tentative five-year deal with the BC Rapid Transit Co.

  Jun 30, 2023
  
• ‘Crisis levels’: SkyTrain workers union wants help dealing with violence on system

  The union for SkyTrain workers is the latest group that is calling for help amid a recent string of violent incidents within the transit system.

  Crime

  Apr 16, 2023
  
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• SkyTrain workers ratify new contract agreement, including annual wage increases

  The deal was reached after a marathon all-night bargaining session earlier this month that narrowly avoided a three-day system shutdown.

  Dec 22, 2019
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• All aboard: Metro Vancouver SkyTrain service to run Tuesday as 11th-hour deal averts strike

  The deal averts what would likely have been major commuter chaos in the region. TransLink estimates the SkyTrain system moves about 150,000 passengers every day.

  Dec 10, 2019
• SkyTrain workers union, TransLink staying silent amid mediated contract talks

  The two sides returned to the bargaining table last weekend in a bid to reach an agreement, but nothing came out of those discussions.

  Nov 29, 2019
• SkyTrain workers to return to bargaining table after voting for strike action

  As Metro Vancouver braces for a full-on bus and SeaBus strike, a potential SkyTrain shutdown could be averted altogether as soon as this weekend.

  Nov 22, 2019
• SkyTrain workers’ union gives leadership overwhelming strike mandate

  Both sides are scheduled to sit down for eight days of mediation starting Nov. 28. 

  Nov 21, 2019
• Transit strike day 20: Union plans system-wide shutdown on 3 days next week

  The union is providing 'strike training' to members Wednesday, which includes stapling together placard signs and other preparation for picket lines.

  Nov 20, 2019
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• SkyTrain union opens door to possible job action amid stalled contract talks

  The union representing about 900 SkyTrain workers says negotiations have broken down with BC Rapid Transit Company.

  Nov 13, 2019