Metro Vancouver Transit Strike

• Metro Vancouver bus strike averted as 2 sides accept mediator’s recommendations

  It looks like the Metro Vancouver bus strike has been averted as the two sides involved say they have accepted mediator Vince Ready's recommendations.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2024
  
• Metro Vancouver transit strike hearing delayed

  The BC Labour Board Relations hearing that was scheduled for Monday regarding the Metro Vancouver transit strike has been delayed.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2024
  
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• Transit strike escalation could last 72 hours and include almost all services: union

  The union representing transit workers in Metro Vancouver is warning commuters that strike action could escalate if a deal is not reached by 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 3.

  Economy

  Jan 24, 2024
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• No deal reached: Bus and SeaBus services in Lower Mainland suspended for 48 hours

  The union representing Metro Vancouver rapid transit and rail workers has notified its members that all transit may be shut down on Monday.

  Traffic

  Jan 21, 2024
• 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
• 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 plan to shut the system down for 3 days. Here’s what you need to know

  Here's a rundown of what's available for getting around and where negotiations stand.

  Dec 8, 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
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• Last-minute deal averts Metro Vancouver transit system shutdown

  A planned three-day, system-wide Metro Vancouver bus shutdown has been averted, after negotiators reached a last-minute deal in the region's transit labour dispute.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2019
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• Metro Vancouver transit strike: Bargaining ‘down to the wire’ as shutdown looms

  If a new deal isn't reached by Tuesday night, there will be no bus or SeaBus service from Wednesday to Friday.

  Nov 26, 2019