Image: Mike Vanden Bosch / Pattison Media / CUPE 561 released a statement Wednesday (July 19) saying it is pleased by today’s announcement that First Transit will accept the recommendations of Special Mediator Vince Ready to settle the Fraser Valley transit strike, now in its 122nd day. The president of CUPE 561 says the union and the company will now sign a Memorandum of Settlement (MOS), after which CUPE 561 will meet with the membership to seek ratification. Picket lines will remain up until the MOS has been ratified.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Fraser Valley transit strike

Fraser Valley transit strike sees breakthrough in negotiations

Jul 19, 2023 | 3:44 PM

PORT COQUITLAM — The union representing bus drivers who drive BC Transit buses in Chilliwack, Abbotsford and surrounding cities says the end of the four-month transit strike is approaching.

In a statement from the union, CUPE 561 says it is pleased by today’s announcement that First Transit will accept the recommendations of special mediator Vince Ready to settle the Fraser Valley transit strike, now in its 122nd day.

“As one of Canada’s most respected mediators, Vince Ready conducted a thorough and comprehensive review of the issues around this dispute. We want to thank him for the work he has done in bringing the parties together,” said CUPE 561 president Randy Kootte.

Kootte said the union and the company will now sign a Memorandum of Settlement (MOS), after which CUPE 561 will meet with the membership to seek ratification. Picket lines will remain up until the MOS has been ratified.

Mike.VandenBosch@pattisonmedia.com

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