Sea to Sky transit negotiations resume after three-week standstill
by CM Staff
Sea to Sky transit workers walked off the job on January 29, 2022 after two years of negotiations during which the employer and transit employees could not achieve a satisfactory deal.
Sea to Sky transit negotiations resume after three-week standstill. (CNW Group/Unifor)
WHISTLER — On the heels of Friday’s rally in the heart of Whistler Village, Unifor Local 114 and B.C. Transit’s third-party contractors will resume contract negotiations this week.
Unifor Local 114 and B.C. Transit’s third-party contractors will resume contract negotiations this week according to a statement from Unifor.
“Transit workers are eager to get back to serving passengers in the Sea to Sky corridor, but it’s up to B.C. Transit to present a fair offer for our members,” said Chris McDonald, Assistant to the Unifor National President in a statement.
“The region’s skyrocketing housing costs and record inflation have raised the stakes for workers. Our next contract must reflect that.”
Sea to Sky transit workers walked off the job on January 29, 2022 after two years of negotiations during which the employer and transit employees could not achieve a satisfactory deal.
On Feb. 18, transit workers and supporters participated in a rally and a march through Whistler Village.
“Friday’s rally is a sign of things to come in Whistler Village if B.C. Transit doesn’t take negotiations seriously,” said Gavin McGarrigle, Unifor Western Regional Director in a statement.
“Mayors, the province, and the employer need to recognize that it’s not business as usual at Whistler Blackcomb without affordable, reliable public transit.”
