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Transit Labour Relations Issues

A transit stop southbound on Trethewey Steet next to the Abbotsford Law Courts (left) and ICBC Claim Centre (right), part of Thunderbird Square. Despite a budget of $157 million for the newly constructed courthouse, no provisions were made by the City of Abbotsford for a transit stop shelter through development cost charges. Image source: Google Maps, August 2022.


An evolving literature review of transit labour relations issues in Abbotsford:



Milestone Date: March 31, 2020 - "The contract between the workers and First Transit expired," as reported by Fraser Valley Current

Milestone Date: May / June 2020 (Estimate) - "First Transit still had no contract with its drivers when ... the company signed the contract [with BC Transit] to continue operating the Fraser Valley transit system," as reported by Fraser Valley Current

Milestone Date: July 27, 2022 - The City of Abbotsford signed its current agreement (April 1, 2022, to April 1, 2023) with BC Transit, while its contractor, First Transit, remained without a driver contract. Freedom of Information File 2023-140

"Fraser Valley transit drivers vote in favour of job action," by Ben Lypka, Abbotsford News - December 21, 2022



"As transit strike action continue in Fraser Valley, CUPE asks for online pledge support," by Jessica Peters, Abbotsford News - February 15, 2023

"Two days of no bus service in eastern Fraser Valley as job action escalates," by Jessica Peters, Abbotsford News - February 24, 2023

"Bus service in the Fraser Valley halted as transit operators step up job action," by Catherine Garrett, Global News - February 27, 2023


"Fraser Valley transit strike action could escalate to full walk-out, says CUPE," by Jessica Peters, Abbotsford News - March 2, 2023




"Low wages, lack of pension keep buses off roads in Fraser Valley for second day," by Jessica Peters, Abbotsford News - March 10, 2023

"BC Liberals push Premier Eby to bring Fraser Valley transit strike to a halt," by Jessica Peters, Abbotsford News - March 11, 2023

"Fraser Valley bus drivers gear up for full strike on Monday," by Kareem Gouda, Global News - March 16, 2023

"Eastern Fraser Valley transit dispute hits roadblock; buses roll to a stop Monday," by Jessica Peters, Abbotsford News - March 17, 2023

"Fraser Valley bus union threatens ‘indefinite’ strike to begin Monday, First Transit responds," by Darrian Matassa-Fung & Emily Lazatin, Global News - March 17, 2023

"Fraser Valley commuters left in lurch as transit workers strike," by Bhinder Sajan and Ben Miljure, CTV News - March 20, 2023



"Transit strike in eastern Fraser Valley could end up costing man his job in Vancouver," by Jennifer Feinberg, Chilliwack Progress - March 21, 2023

"Fraser Valley transit strike complicates man's ability to get to doctor's appointments," by Michael Williams and Emily Marsten, City News - March 21, 2023

"Lessons from BC's longest bus strike as Fraser Valley bus stoppage continues," by Tyler Olsen, Fraser Valley Current - March 29, 2023


"‘How can they cripple the city this way?’ Chilliwack senior asks about transit strike," by Jennifer Feinberg, Chilliwack Progress - April 3, 2023



"A smaller world for people with disabilities during the transit strike," by Grace Giesbrecht, Fraser Valley Current - April 6, 2023

"Striking Fraser Valley bus drivers plan rally at Five Corners in Chilliwack," by Paul Henderson, Chilliwack Progress - April 10, 2023

"Striking Fraser Valley bus drivers rally at Five Corners in Chilliwack," by Paul Henderson, Chilliwack Progress - April 12, 2023







"Chilliwack Chamber calls on labour minister to take action to end transit strike," by Jennifer Feinberg, Chilliwack Progress - May 4, 2023



"Fraser Valley university students paying up to $100 to attend class with bus strike ongoing," by Elizabeth McSheffrey & Janet Brown, Global News - May 8, 2023

"Bus union alleges ‘failure to bargain in good faith,'" Fraser Valley Current - May 9, 2023


"New group helping secure carpool rides to and from Chilliwack during transit strike," by Jennifer Feinberg, Chilliwack Progress - May 12, 2023


Opinion: "First Transit strike in Eastern Fraser Valley is BC Transit’s failure," by Karen Ranalletta, Abbotsford News - May 15, 2023





"B.C. labour minister appoints mediator in Fraser Valley transit strike," by Jennifer Feinberg, Chilliwack Progress - June 8, 2023

"Could this mean the end of the Fraser Valley transit strike?" By Joti Grewal, Fraser Valley Current - June 9, 2023


"Fraser Valley transit strike mediator asks for more time," by Joti Grewal, Fraser Valley Current - June 23, 2023


"Abbotsford group calls for end to ‘deeply harming’ 3-month Fraser Valley bus strike," by Janet Brown & Elizabeth McSheffrey, Global News - July 26, 2023


"No updates to Fraser Valley transit strike in fourth week of mediation," by Jessica Peters, Abbotsford News - July 5, 2023

"Bus strike leaves Chilliwack seniors vulnerable to heat," by Eric Welsh, Chilliwack Progress - July 5, 2023

"Fraser Valley transit mediator’s final report expected this week," by Joti Grewal, Fraser Valley Current - July 6, 2023

"CNIB urges BC Transit to resume transit service in Fraser Valley," by Jessica Peters, Abbotsford News - July 6, 2023



"Union leaders advise striking transit works to accept new deal," by Joti Grewal, Fraser Valley Current - July 18, 2023


"Union hopeful for latest proposal in Fraser Valley transit strike," by Jessica Peters, Abbotsford News - July 18, 2023

"Fraser Valley transit strike: Employer agrees to mediated settlement," by Simon Little, Global News - July 19, 2023

"Fraser Valley transit union and employer both agree to tentative deal," by Jessica Peters, Abbotsford News - July 19, 2023

"CUPE Ratifies The Deal – Almost 65% In Favor – Transit Strike Over," by Don Lehn, Fraser Valley News Network - July 21, 2023

"Fraser Valley transit strike ends after union members ratify deal," by Dillon White, Mission Record - July 21, 2023


Letter to Abbotsford City Council: "Transit re-launch, sense of urgency," by Ross Brown - July 28, 2023

"Handy Dart Full Service July 31 – Busses Back August 6 – Transit Free in August," by Don Lehn, Fraser Valley News Network - July 28, 2023

"BC Transit announces dates of when bus service will resume in Fraser Valley," by Jennifer Hauck, Chilliwack Progress - July 28, 2023






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Keywords: Abbotsford, BC, Transit, Strike, Labour, Relations, Job, Action, Transportation, Bus, 66, Cupe, 561


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