West Vancouver Blue Bus drivers threaten further job action
Posted August 10, 2022 10:47 am.
The union representing West Vancouver Blue Bus drivers has issued a 30-day ultimatum.
Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 134 has issued a warning to the employer, the district of West Vancouver, saying there will be escalated job action next month if the municipality doesn’t return to the bargaining table.
The union started labour action about two weeks ago in the form of a uniform and overtime ban. Members have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a strike.
They’re fighting for a new contract to change what they call “unfair differences” between their wages and breaks compared to other Coast Mountain drivers.
ATU Local 134 represents 150 members who operate and maintain West Vancouver’s Blue Bus system.
“We want to give West Vancouver District some time to get back to the bargaining table and resolve the unfair differences our drivers face on breaks and shuttle bus operator wages compared to all other drivers in Metro Vancouver,” union President Cornel Neagu said.
He says the union rejected the district’s last offer weeks ago and has sent a counteroffer, but has not yet heard back.
