Skytrain Strike

• 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
  
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• SkyTrain strike: Marathon talks run into Tuesday morning ahead of planned 3-day shutdown

  If a new deal isn't reached by Monday night there will be no service on the Expo and Millennium lines starting Tuesday morning.

  Dec 9, 2019
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• 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 announce 3-day system shutdown starting Tuesday morning

  Citing stalls in contract talks, the union says the system will be fully shut down between 5 a.m. Tuesday and 5 a.m. Friday.

  Dec 7, 2019
• Metro Vancouver SkyTrain workers issue 72-hour strike notice

  The union says despite the strike notice, bargaining is still ongoing. It says it will issue an update on planned job action Saturday morning.

  Dec 6, 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
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• 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
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• 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