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TransLink Strike Looms Over Metro Vancouver: SkyTrain at Risk

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Vancouver's transit system faces uncertainty as a possible strike threatens SkyTrain operations. Find out more here!

As a possible transit strike looms over Metro Vancouver, the SkyTrain system faces the risk of being halted, adding to the turmoil in the city's transportation network. The union representing transit supervisors at Coast Mountain Bus Company has taken steps to expand the strike, potentially affecting not only buses but also the crucial SkyTrain service. If the strike proceeds, SkyTrain services could come to a grinding halt, leading to significant disruptions for commuters across the region.

The threat of a complete shutdown of all transit services on Monday looms large as the union representing SkyTrain employees in Metro Vancouver shows solidarity with bus supervisors. With the possibility of SkyTrain services being shut down in support of the bus strike, the city braces for a widespread transportation crisis. Business groups are urging swift action to resolve the strike uncertainty to avoid economic risks and disruptions to daily life.

In a concerning turn of events, if an agreement is not reached by the deadline, the Metro Vancouver rapid transit and rail workers union warns of the potential shutdown of all transit services, amplifying the chaos caused by the strike. The Surrey Board of Trade highlights the economic risks posed by a prolonged transit strike, emphasizing the need for governmental intervention to mitigate the impact on the local economy.

Despite the looming strike threat, TransLink maintains restrictions on picketing locations, allowing only legal picketing outside of bus and SeaBus stations but not SkyTrain stations. This development adds a layer of complexity to the situation, raising concerns about the legality and impact of the potential strike on different modes of transit. In a surprising twist, while bus and SeaBus services face a shutdown, SkyTrain and West Coast Express are expected to operate normally as decisions on a full walkout approach.

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SkyTrain won't run if Metro Vancouver's transit strike goes ahead ... (Vancouver Sun)

The union representing transit supervisors at Coast Mountain Bus Company filed an application with the Labour Relations Board of B.C. on Sunday to expand ...

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Possible transit strike could halt SkyTrain: union | CityNews Vancouver (News 1130)

SkyTrain operations in Metro Vancouver are now also predicted to be affected if a transit strike occurs on Monday morning.

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SkyTrain could shut down too if Metro Vancouver bus strike ... (CTV News Vancouver)

The union representing SkyTrain employees in Metro Vancouver says it's prepared to shut down all services Monday in solidarity with bus supervisors as a ...

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As deadline looms for Metro Vancouver bus strike, union warns ... (CBC.ca)

The union representing SkyTrain employees in Metro Vancouver says it's prepared to shut down all services Monday in solidarity with bus supervisors as a ...

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SkyTrain shutdown possible: Threat of job action spreads across ... (Daily Hive)

SkyTrain services could shut down on Monday too, as different Metro Vancouver transit unions express solidarity with bus supervisors.

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Union warning all Metro Vancouver transit could shut down Monday ... (Globalnews.ca)

The union representing Metro Vancouver rapid transit and rail workers has notified its members that all transit may be shut down on Monday.

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Surrey Board of Trade says transit strike will pose economic risks (Surrey Now-Leader)

'If a strike should occur, the B.C. government needs to step in': Huberman.

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Business groups urge swift action to end TransLink strike uncertainty (Daily Hive)

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and Surrey Board of Trade are warning of economic impacts of a Metro Vancouver transit strike.

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Transit strike will happen if 'agreement has not been met by the end ... (News 1130)

TransLink maintains that CUPE 4500 can only legally picket outside of bus and SeaBus stations — not SkyTrain stations. This comes after the union representing ...

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SkyTrain and West Coast Express to operate normally on Monday ... (Daily Hive)

A decision to engage in a full walkout could come as late as 3 am Monday. If the strike escalation occurs, the shutdown of bus and SeaBus services will continue ...

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'Expect significant disruptions': Bus strike looms in Metro Vancouver (Burnaby Now)

Bus and SeaBus service will be halted for 48 hours if a deal is not met between CUPE 4500 and Coast Mountain Bus Company by 3 a.m. on Monday morning.

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Weekend mediation fails to avert transit strike, paralyzing Vancouver ... (BNN)

Vancouverites who rely on the bus or the SeaBus for their morning commute are set to be met with picket lines Monday morning after weekend negotiations ...

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Buses halted in Metro Vancouver as transit workers go on strike ... (CBC.ca)

Buses and SeaBus service will be stalled until Wednesday as part of job action by CUPE Local 4500 workers. CBC News · Posted: Jan 22, 2024 5:54 AM PST ...

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Weekend mediation fails to avert transit strike in Vancouver ... (The Globe and Mail)

Vancouverites who rely on the bus or the SeaBus for their morning commute will face picket lines this morning after weekend negotiations between transit ...

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Metro Van bus, SeaBus strike begins | CityNews Vancouver (News 1130)

TransLink confirms that as of 3 a.m. Monday, there is no is no bus and SeaBus service due to a strike by transit supervisors.

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Weekend mediation fails to avert Metro Vancouver transit strike ... (CTV News Vancouver)

Vancouverites who rely on the bus or the SeaBus for their morning commute will face picket lines this morning after weekend negotiations between transit ...

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'Complete shutdown': Bus strike now in effect in Metro Vancouver (Vancouver Is Awesome)

The union representing transit supervisors is on strike as of 3 am Jan. 22. SkyTrain, Canada Line not affected. Disruptions and picket lines expected.

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Weekend mediation fails to avert transit strike, paralyzing bus and ... (Vancouver Sun)

Picket lines will be up around the city after the company and roughly 180 transit supervisors couldn't come to a deal.

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TransLink and union representing striking transit supervisors set to ... (Globalnews.ca)

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.

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