Shutdown of Bus, SeaBus Services in Metro Vancouver Avoided

Metro Vancouver bus and SeaBus strike averted as workers approve new deal

Metro Vancouver public transit riders will avoid a shutdown of TransLink bus and SeaBus services this week, after unionized workers with TransLink subsidiary Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) approved a new contract. The agreement received 68 per cent support in a vote by members of Unifor Locals 111 and 2200, according an announcement by the union this evening. Its approval cancels the strike deadline and brings all job action to an end. The th…

Shutdown of bus, SeaBus services in Metro Vancouver avoided

COAST Mountain Bus Company announced on Monday night that Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 have voted in favour of ratifying the proposed collective agreement, avoiding a shutdown of bus and SeaBus services in Metro Vancouver. It said that once approved by the Coast Mountain Bus Company Board of Directors, the agreement will be officially ratified. […]

Metro Vancouver bus drivers vote to accept new contract, says union

VANCOUVER - The union representing Metro Vancouver bus drivers and other transit workers says members voted Monday to ratify a deal with the Coast Mountain Bus Company.

Coast Mountain Bus Company transit workers ratify new collective agreement, strike averted

VANCOUVER – Members of Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 have voted to ratify a new collective agreement with Coast Mountain Bus Company, averting a strike that would have stopped bus and SeaBus service across Metro Vancouver on September 23.“My congratulations to the bargaining committees for their determination and commitment to get a solid collective agreement to the membership,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Transit is an important se…