Transit Strike

• TTC contract negotiations continue as strike deadline pushed back

  The TTC and CUPE Local 2 have extended contract talks past a strike deadline as negotiations continue over wages and compensation for skilled electrical workers.

  Canada

  May 16
  
• Montreal transit strike threat lifted with late-night agreement between STM and union

  A last-minute tentative deal between the STM and its drivers’ union has averted a planned weekend strike, meaning regular bus and metro service will continue.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2025
  
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• West Vancouver transit workers ratify new contract, averting possible job action

  Members were calling for better working conditions and benefits in line with what their counterparts in the Coast Mountain Bus Company receive. 

  Politics

  May 8, 2024
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• Multiple groups seek ‘essential service’ label for public transit in Metro Vancouver

  A Jan. 22 petition notes that more than 20 per cent of Surrey residents alone use transit for their daily commute, according to the city's 2018 strategic transportation plan.

  Feb 1, 2024
• 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
• 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
• Transit strike could escalate as union applies to picket SkyTrain stations

  The Metro Vancouver transit supervisor strike is set to end at 3 a.m. Wednesday but there are signs the union representing those workers wants to escalate job action further.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2024
• Traffic mayhem hits Metro Vancouver as transit supervisor strike enters day 2

  As the transit supervisor strike entered day two, grounding all Coast Mountain buses and the SeaBus to a halt, commuters were forced into their cars.

  Traffic

  Jan 23, 2024
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• B.C. considers ‘special mediator’ for transit strike as thousands impacted by stoppage

  Labour Minister Harry Bains presented the option Monday after picket lines went up at major transit centres in Metro Vancouver, where bus and SeaBus service was suspended.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2024
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• Transit strike: Company trying to ‘bully’ its way to deal says union

  A 48-hour transit strike for all Coast Mountain buses and the SeaBus began at 3 a.m. Monday after the two sides failed to reach an agreement.

  Traffic

  Jan 22, 2024