Unifor Local 333 has informed BC Transit that it is implementing an overtime ban, effective September 1, as part of escalating job action in the Victoria Regional Transit System. This will result in impacts to conventional transit service, including trip cancellations and delays. Customers are encouraged to visit https://alerts.bctransit.com/victoria/ for the most up-to-date service information.
This bargaining process relates to conventional transit operations only and does not involve Victoria handyDART service.
BC Transit understands this job action may create concern for customers, employees and the communities that rely on transit service in the Victoria Regional Transit System. The organization is working hard to issue alerts for transit impacts as soon as possible to ensure customers have advance notice.
BC Transit is actively preparing business continuity plans to ensure it’s prepared in the event of further labour action. The organization continues to work toward a fair agreement that balances the needs of employees, customers, and the long-term sustainability of transit service.
As this is an active labour matter, BC Transit is unable to provide further comment at this time.
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