Metro Vancouver HandyDART workers reject latest offer, union prepares for strike

Metro Vancouver HandyDART workers reject latest offer, union prepares for strike

August 28, 2024 5:52 pm PST.

The union representing HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver says it's preparing to issue 72-hour strike notice. As our Monika Gul reports it comes after more than 80 per cent of workers voted against the latest offer.

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