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.
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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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