Fraser Valley bus drivers gear up for full strike on Monday – BC | 24CA News
Transit operators within the Fraser Valley are planning to stroll off the job beginning this Monday, based on their union, leaving solely important service till a brand new collective settlement is reached.
Speaking to Global News, a spokesperson for CUPE 561 has confirmed the strike goes to occur after bargaining talks broke down, though HandyDART service will proceed.
First Transit employees have already held two rounds of job motion in March, withdrawing service in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Hope and Agassiz-Harrison.
The Fraser Valley Express may also be affected.
The union spokesperson mentioned extra data will likely be launched on Friday.
The union is arguing its members are paid as much as 32 per cent lower than employees in Metro Vancouver. They are additionally asking for a pension plan and improved working circumstances throughout the board.
Union employees have been with out a contract since April 2020.
