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Impending transit strike reaches breaking point in Central Okanagan

The job action may take place on Sept. 1.
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The union representing transit service in Central Okanagan employees has officially issued a notice of a potential strike.

The job action could take place as early as Thursday, Sept.1.

FirstGroup, BC Transit91裸聊视频檚 service contractor in the Central Okanagan, is undergoing negotiations with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1722, who are advocating for a 91裸聊视频渓iving wage91裸聊视频 for their members.

FirstGroup operates the bus and handyDART services in Kelowna, West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation, Lake Country and Peachland.

On Aug. 28, unionized Kelowna transit drivers voted 97 per cent in favour to approve a strike vote.

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There is currently a shortage of drivers and as a result, routes are not properly covered, placing extra strain on employees of FirstGroup.

Al Peressini, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1722, said that once hired, drivers are not guaranteed hours, have no benefits, and work as needed, on call.

91裸聊视频淲e strongly encourage both parties to find a fair and reasonable resolution,91裸聊视频 said BC Transit in a press release.

Regional partners have sent a letter to the Minister of Labour requesting the provincial government intervene, in order to prevent disruptions to service.

In the event of service disruption, visit for further information.



Jacqueline.Gelineau@kelownacapnews.com

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