Following the overtime ban that commenced on September 1, Unifor Local 333 and BC Transit have agreed to enter mediation. Unifor Local 333 has notified BC Transit that it will lift the overtime ban as of September 5 and while mediation is underway.
Customers are encouraged to continue 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 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, the organization is unable to provide further comment at this time.