Victoria transit workers give a 97% strike mandate in labour dispute

Victoria transit workers give a 97% strike mandate in labour dispute

VICTORIA — The union representing 790 transit operators and mechanics in Victoria says its members have voted 97 per cent in favour of strike action.

BC Transit workers in Victoria vote 97% in favour of strike action

VICTORIA – Unifor Local 333 members at BC Transit in Victoria, British Columbia have voted 97 per cent in favour of strike action, delivering a strong mandate to their bargaining committee as contract talks continue.“There’s a reason members voted the way they did, and it comes down to wanting to be treated fairly for essential work,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “This mandate puts real weight behind our committee, and we’ll use it…