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Transportation

Transportation

CUPE represents more than 2,000 workers employed in B.C.’s Transit and Railway sectors. These members work in operations, maintenance, supervision and administration for a variety of employers throughout the province. They help hundreds of thousands of British Columbians get to their daily destinations and play an important role in the B.C. economy through the movement of goods and by supporting industrial workers at work camps.

Transportation sector news

CUPE 4500 accepts special mediator recommendations; urges Coast Mountain to follow

CUPE 4500 accepts special mediator recommendations; urges Coast Mountain to follow

February 1, 2024
BURNABY – CUPE 4500, the union representing over 180 striking transit supervisors in the Lower Mainland, is accepting the special mediator’s recommendations aimed at ending the union’s strike against Coast Mountain…
BURNABY – CUPE 4500, the union representing over 180 striking transit supervisors in the Lower Mainland, is accepting the special mediator’s recommendations aimed at ending the union’s strike against Coast Mountain...

CUPE 4500 welcomes appointment of special mediator; announces next strike escalation

CUPE 4500 welcomes appointment of special mediator; announces next strike escalation

January 24, 2024
BURNABY – CUPE 4500 is welcoming the appointment of Mr. Vince Ready as special mediator to help the union and Coast Mountain Bus Company/TransLink reach a settlement. The union, however, says…
BURNABY – CUPE 4500 is welcoming the appointment of Mr. Vince Ready as special mediator to help the union and Coast Mountain Bus Company/TransLink reach a settlement. The union, however, says...

CUPE 4500 members withdrawing all services from Coast Mountain Bus Company

CUPE 4500 members withdrawing all services from Coast Mountain Bus Company

January 22, 2024
BURNABY – CUPE 4500 and Coast Mountain Bus Company concluded mediation today but were unable to reach a tentative agreement. Without a settlement in place, CUPE 4500 members will be withdrawing all services from Coast Mountain Bus…
BURNABY – CUPE 4500 and Coast Mountain Bus Company concluded mediation today but were unable to reach a tentative agreement. Without a settlement in place, CUPE 4500 members will be withdrawing all services from Coast Mountain Bus...

Without a fair deal, Lower Mainland transit supervisors set to expand strike action next week

Without a fair deal, Lower Mainland transit supervisors set to expand strike action next week

January 18, 2024
BURNABY— If a fair collective agreement is not reached before January 22, Lower Mainland transit supervisors will be escalating their strike, effectively shutting down all bus services. CUPE 4500, the…
BURNABY— If a fair collective agreement is not reached before January 22, Lower Mainland transit supervisors will be escalating their strike, effectively shutting down all bus services. CUPE 4500, the...

CUPE 4500 serves 72-hour strike notice to Coast Mountain Bus Company as no progress made during mediation

CUPE 4500 serves 72-hour strike notice to Coast Mountain Bus Company as no progress made during mediation

January 2, 2024
BURNABY—CUPE Local 4500, representing more than 180 Lower Mainland transit workers employed by the Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC), has served 72-hour strike notice, effective at 8 a.m. on Wednesday,…
BURNABY—CUPE Local 4500, representing more than 180 Lower Mainland transit workers employed by the Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC), has served 72-hour strike notice, effective at 8 a.m. on Wednesday,...

Possible January transit disruptions loom as CUPE 4500, Coast Mountain Bus Company head to mediation

Possible January transit disruptions loom as CUPE 4500, Coast Mountain Bus Company head to mediation

December 27, 2023
BURNABY—CUPE Local 4500, representing more than 180 Lower Mainland transit workers employed by the Coast Mountain Bus Company, will sit for two days of mediation with the company on January…
BURNABY—CUPE Local 4500, representing more than 180 Lower Mainland transit workers employed by the Coast Mountain Bus Company, will sit for two days of mediation with the company on January...
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CUPE BC represents more than 100,000 workers in more than 160 locals across the province. Find your local here.
Sector*
Keywords / Employers / Local Number
Transportation sector locals
CUPE LOCAL 8911
Emergency Communications Professionals of BC
CUPE LOCAL 7000
Rapid Transit and Rail Workers
CUPE LOCAL 5523
SD22 - Vernon School District Education Workers
CUPE LOCAL 5278
VIU Students' Union Workers
CUPE LOCAL 5150
SD19 - Revelstoke School District Education Workers
CUPE LOCAL 5101
SD79 - Cowichan Valley School District Education Workers